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PART 1 : PROGRAM OBJECTIVE & BENEFITS |
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| Make productive use of your summer vacation |
Work in USA - Earn $ 7-10 per hour |
| Travel & visit USA |
Work in famous US companies for unlimited hours |
| Global exposure - get work experience in an international environment |
Cultural exchange - make friends with students coming from all over the world |
| Get away from the intense summer heat of India |
Improves English communication skills |
| Increases confidence |
Improves maturity |
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* Internationalise your CV - differentiate yourself in this competitive job environment |
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PART 2 : PLACEMENT AREAS & SOME EMPLOYERS |
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| Hotels |
Theme Parks & Studios |
Retail & Sales |
Resorts & Parks |
Fast Food |
| Marriott |
Universal Orlando |
GAP |
Xanterra |
McDonald |
| Hyatt |
Six Flags |
Safeway |
Grand Canyon |
Pizza Hut |
| Hilton |
Busch Gardens |
Nike |
Yellowstone |
Subway |
| Four Seasons |
Sea World |
HMS Host |
Yosemite |
Burger King |
| Radisson |
Paramount |
Winn - Dixie |
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Wendy |
| Omni |
Hollywood |
Kodak |
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Blimpie's |
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Recruitment Events : |
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We will be holding many on-campus recruitment events where top US companies will recruit students. |
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PART 3 : ELIGIBILITY |
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- Must be between 18-30 years of age.
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- Be enthusiastic, dependable & eager to experience new ways of life, willing to learn about the culture & people of USA.
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- Not have a criminal record.
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- Be able to work in the summer vacation for the entire duration of the program.
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- Must have completed at least one year of a course of study at university level.
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- Practical and functional command of English language.
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- Enrolled as a full-time student in a degree granting, post secondary study program.
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- Willing to work in an entry-level job at minimum wages.
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PART 4 : PROGRAM FEES |
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- Rs. 70,000 for 4 months and Rs. 60,000 for 3 months.
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Additional Expenses : |
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- Visa application fees - Rs. 7,500 approx.
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- SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fees - US $ 35.
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- Airfare return - Rs. 55,000.
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- Other living expenses like transportation, housing, meals, personal expenses, etc.
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PART 5 : ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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- Assistance will be provided in arranging accommodation. All housing cost has to be paid by the participant.
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- Period following the successful completion of the program. This period can be used to travel around USA. No work is allowed during this 30 days period.
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- This is a cultural exchange /practical training /internship program and not employment.
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- A candidate can take up as many jobs as possible and can work for unlimited hours.
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- Process time: 2 - 3 months from date of submission of complete set of documents.
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- In the hospitality industry, jobs are classified as tipped positions (waiters/servers, bellman, bartenders) and non-tipped positions (kitchen, housekeeping, etc.). Minimum wage prescribed by the US government is $ 5.15 per hour for non-tipped positions and $ 2.13 per hour for tipped positions. The practice amongst guests dining in fine-dining restaurants is to pay 10-15% of the bill amount as gratuities (tips). Persons working in tipped positions earn $ 50-100 per shift as gratuities (tips).
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- Housing Deposit & Rent: Some companies require us to collect this in advance from the students. This amount will be collected at the time of issue of visa support papers [DS 2019].
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PART 6 : PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES |
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- ONE confirmed placement offer of 30-40 hours per week containing details of hours, pay, uniforms, housing deposits, etc. A participant can work for unlimited hours with several employers.
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- Visa Support Forms necessary to apply for visas.
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- Pre-departure Orientation
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- 24-Hour emergency support in USA for the duration of the program.
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- Includes health insurance for the duration of the program.
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PART 7 : CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY |
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- If no placement is found within 3 months from the date of submission of complete application kit, full fees paid to us will be refunded.
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- If participant cancels the program within 3 months, amount paid will not be refunded.
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- No refunds will be issued once visas have been approved.
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- If a student is refused a visa, all fees paid after deducting Rs. 15,000 will be returned if all documents required for claiming refunds are submitted within 3 days of visa rejection.
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- A participant, who has been given a job offer fulfilling the description given in this brochure related to pay, housing & working hours will be considered fully placed and no refund request will be considered. A replacement offer may be requested at an additional fee of US$ 200 if jobs are available. Otherwise the original job offer will be considered valid.
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- Replacement of Forms [DS 2019] will cost US$ 100.
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- No fees will be refunded once an applicant has entered USA including changing jobs, termination of employment and / or early departure from USA.
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- SEVIS fees and Visa fees once paid, either by sponsor Organization or participant, are non-refundable.
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- No refund will be given if the visa is denied because the applicant gives false information to the Consulate / Embassy about employment, false educational or other documents, and / or concealed facts about relatives / friends in USA, either legal residents or illegal workers and / or concealed the fact of previous attempt to receive any type of entry visa to the United States and application denial.
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SAMPLE INVESTMENT CALCULATOR - 4 MONTHS |
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| INVESTMENT |
AMOUNT (Rs.) |
EXPECTED RETURNS / BENEFITS |
AMOUNT (Rs.) |
Program Fee includes
-Confirmed placement
-Health Insurance
-Visa support papers
-Pre-departure orientation
-Visa counseling
-Assistance in locating accommodation
-24 hour support during stay in USA
This is what you pay us, the US company
and the insurance company) |
70,000 |
Earnings
17 weeks x US$ 7 / hour x Rs. 45 /
US$ x 50 hours / week
Less: Average Living Expenses
for house rent, food & local travel
US$ 500 /month x 4 months x
Rs. 45 / US$ |
2,67,750
(-) 90,000 |
| Visa Fees - this is what you pay to the US embassy |
7,500 |
Benefits of global exposure |
Priceless
Priceless |
| Airfare (Return) - this is what you pay a travel agent |
55,000 |
USA visas |
Priceless
Priceless |
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Work in USA adds to CV value |
Priceless |
| SEVIS Fee US $35 - this is what you pay to the US government through the US company |
1,575 |
Visit USA - fulfils life's ambition
of traveling abroad |
Priceless |
| Benefits of cultural exchange |
Priceless |
| TOTAL |
1,34,075 |
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1,77,750 |
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SAMPLE INVESTMENT CALCULATOR - 3 MONTHS |
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| INVESTMENT |
AMOUNT (Rs.) |
EXPECTED RETURNS / BENEFITS |
AMOUNT (Rs.) |
Program Fee includes
-Confirmed placement
-Health Insurance
-Visa support papers
-Pre-departure orientation
-Visa counseling
-Assistance in locating accommodation
-24 hour support during stay in USA
This is what you pay us, the US company
and the insurance company) |
60,000 |
Earnings
17 weeks x US$ 7 / hour x Rs. 45 /
US$ x 50 hours / week
Less: Average Living Expenses
for house rent, food & local travel
US$ 500 / month x 4 months x
Rs. 45 / US$ |
2,04,750
(-) 67,000 |
| Visa Fees - this is what you pay to the US embassy |
7,500 |
Benefits of global exposure |
Priceless
Priceless |
| Airfare (Return) - this is what you pay a travel agent |
55,000 |
USA visas |
Priceless
Priceless |
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Work in USA adds to CV value |
Priceless |
| SEVIS Fee US $35 - this is what you pay to the US government through the US company |
1,575 |
Visit USA - fulfils life's ambition
of traveling abroad |
Priceless |
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Benefits of cultural exchange |
Priceless |
| TOTAL |
1,24,075 |
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1,37,250 |
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Note : These are just examples and are based on experience of students who have participated on the program. Exact amount will differ from place to place and will depend on various factors including fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Students whose main objective is to earn substantial amount of money usually work 60-80 hours per week. |
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INITIAL BUDGET |
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INVESTMENT |
AMOUNT (Rs.) |
| Program Fees |
60,000 - 70,000 |
| Visa Fees & SEVIS US$35 |
9,075 |
| Airfare (Return) |
55,000 |
| Pocket money for housing deposit, rent, etc. |
25,000 |
| TOTAL |
1,49,075 - 1,59,075 |
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