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Eligibility: Full-time post-secondary students in 2010. Minimum age 18, part-time or high school students not eligible Registration Deadline: At least 6 weeks to departure. No departures before May 1st, 2010 Repeat Participation: Yes Visa Duration: Any 4-month period between May 1 – Oct. 1, 2010 Support Funds: $1,000 with job offer, $1,500 without job offer, $2,000 with unpaid internship Accommodation upon arrival: No Registration Fee: Option A: $597 with 4-months Plan B Bon Voyage™ Travel Insurance Option B: $485 Bon Voyage™ Travel Insurance not included. Must show adequate medical insurance coverage |
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Spend your time wisely this summer. Whether it’s in The Big Apple, Beverly Hills, Colorado Rockies, or perhaps Waikiki Beach - live, work and play in one of America's exciting cities. If you’re looking for a position related to your studies, or just interested in a laid back fun job - the sky is the limit!
SWAP provides the legal documentation that permits you to work anywhere in the United States. We guide you through the paperwork and take care of the red tape.
Final year students are now eligible for the SWAP USA program!
Got a question? SWAP USA Summer FAQs
SWAP USA Summer registration forms will be up in February 2010
Click the headings below for more information on what the SWAP USA Summer package includes.
Four-month J-1 American work permit (you choose the date your visa starts. You can begin working as early as May 1, 2010, no work permitted after Oct. 1, 2010)
Bon Voyage Insurance – Plan B for four months for only $597.
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- Agent advice and assistance in completing the necessary visa documents and booking your travel arrangements
- Ongoing support services, including a toll-free info line
- SWAP USA Arrival Information Pamphlet – information on Social Security, SEVIS regulations, taxes and much more
- On-line orientation prior to your departure
- Social Security application forms and instructions
- Useful job search information available on www.swap.ca
- Once registered you have access to an exclusive job search with more than 100 jobs
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ApplicationRegistration pack will be up in February 2010
Checklist:
Include the following documents as part of your registration.
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Read ‘SWAP USA at a glance’ eligibility information to ensure you meet all the requirements. |
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Registration pack will be up in February 2010 |
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Once you understand and accept the Terms and Conditions, complete the SWAP USA Registration Pack. Don’t forget to sign and date the Terms and Conditions form! |
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Take your Registration form and the documents outlined below to your nearest Travel CUTS/Voyages Campus, Adventure Travel Company or Odyssey Travel office. Our travel counsellors are there to assist you. |
Swap Application Checklist
Include the following documents as part of your application.
- Completed SWAP Registration Form, signed and dated. Copy of typed resume in English.
- Typed Reference letter. You may choose to use the standard SWAP Reference Form available SWAP REFERENCE FORM available Here
- The original copy of ‘Proof of Student Status’ letter for the present semester; signed and dated and stamped by either your professor or registrars office.
- Signed and dated 2010 SWAP USA SWAP & BUNAC Participant Agreement. Ensure to read this entire document to fully understand your responsibilities on this program.
- USA Visa Application Requirements.
- Proof of Support Funds (Bank Letter).
- If you’ve already organized employment, a copy of the Employer Job Offer Agreement Form (found on our website), signed by both you and your employer.
- A readable photocopy of your valid Canadian passport picture page. If you do not have a current passport, you must apply for one as soon as possible.
- Language Evaluation Form found Here - complete this form only if English is not your first language