Work and Travel USA 2009/2010

Programme Cost

1. A registration fee of $90 paid with the application form.
2. The programme fee, which depends on the date we receive your application. As you can see from the following, it is to your advantage to apply early:

Winter applicants
• Self-Arranged Job
  Until September 1, 2009 - $750
  Until October 1, 2009 - $850
• Job Placement Arranged
  Until September 1, 2009 - $950
  Until October 1, 2009 - $1050
Summer applicants
• Self-Arranged Job
  Until March 1, 2010 - $750
  Until April 1, 2010 - $850
• Job Placement Arranged
  Until March 1, 2010 - $950
  Until April 1, 2010 - $1050

What’s Included in the Fee

• Arranging accommodation for the entire length of the stay (in some cases, the host company will provide housing);
• Job placement: one offer of employment will be sent to each accepted student, including details of working hours, pay, required uniforms, housing, and regional information (not applicable to self-arranged applicants);
• Visa documentation;
• Participant handbook;
• Tax information;
• Social security application and instructions;
• Pre-departure orientation.

What’s not included

• Round trip flight;
• Airport transfers and US domestic transfers to final employment placement destination;
• Utilities, rent, furnishings and other daily living expenses such as food, although in some cases your employer will provide meals;
• Any applicable visa application fees at the US embassy;
• SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information) fee.

Cancellation

• The registration fee of $90 is non-refundable, except if you’re not accepted by Global Choices, in which case you will get back $50.
• Cancellations received between the time of the application and submission and DS - 2019 issuance are subject to a $200 per applicant cancellation fee.
• If we receive your cancellation between the time the DS-2019 is issued and your time of arrival in the US, these terms will apply:
  • $400 per applicant – cancellation fee for self-arranged persons
  • $600 per applicant – cancellation fee for job assistance programme
  • The DS-2019 form must be returned before you can be refunded
  • The unused DS-2019 form must be returned along with proof of denial if your visa is refused, after which a refund will be issued less an administrative fee of $200.

The participant is not eligible for a refund once he/she has entered the U.S. This includes termination of employment, and/or early departure from the U.S.