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Work USA
Visas
Official sponsors of your ultimate summer job, we provide the visa guidance, sponsorship and supporting documentation you need to work in America on a J-1 visa.
What's the J-1 visa?
A student-only visa, the J-1 visa allows you to work in the USA for up to four months, with a 30-day grace period afterwards to travel around the States.
Why BUNAC
You’re not able to apply for a J-1 visa independently, it must be done through a US approved company. We’re partners with CIEE, the largest non-profit sponsor in America who will act as your US sponsor. Our BUNAC team support you through the whole process – including arranging your visa paperwork, assisting with embassy interviews and checking all your documents.
When to apply
Work USA applications close on the 1st April. However, there are a limited number of J-1 visas released each year; you must attend a US Embassy appointment in person; and you must have a summer job secured before we can start the sponsorship and visa process. We’d therefore recommend booking onto our program as early as possible to start applying for jobs.
J-1 visa eligibility
The J-1 visa is open to all nationalities aged 18-30 who fit the student eligibility criteria. |
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You must be a current full-time degree level student, registered at a UK, German, Austrian or Swiss university. |
Your course must be at least two years in length for undergraduates or at least one year for postgraduates. |
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You can either be a current student or a student graduating in the summer of intended departure. |
Other BUNAC America programs
Want to work in America but don’t meet the above eligibility? Check out our other USA work programs.
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Grad USA program
When a summer just isn’t enough. The closest thing there is to a USA working holiday visa, if you’re an Australian or New Zealand passport holder and a full-time student, then you could be eligible to work for 12 months under our USA Grad program instead.
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Summer Camp USA
Make your USA summer extra. Extra meaningful, extra CV worthy and extra fun. If you’re 18-30 but not a student, apply for our three-month Summer Camp USA program instead. Coach sports, teach arts and make a difference to the lives of young people.
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Confused?
On top of being expert job finders and parent whisperers – we’re also visa geeks. Arrange a 1-to-1 video call with our BUNAC Work USA team or check out our J-1 visa FAQs.
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