J1 Work and travel

J1 Summer Work and Travel/Bridge USA:

What is it?

The J1 Summer Work and Travel allows full-time university students to participate in a 4-month programme in the USA, working while sharing their culture and immersing themselves in the USA culture.
The aim of this programme is for cultural exchange purposes on a short-term work visa in the USA.

How to qualify?

  • Students must be enrolled in a full-time university program.
  • Students must have a GPA of 2.0 & higher.
  • Have successfully completed 1 full semester prior to the visa appointment date.
  • Must be studying at an accredited university in your home country.
  • Must be 18 years and older.

Main documents required (additional documents may be requested)

  • Status letter from your school
  • Updated Transcript
  • Passport
  • Resume

Program fee.

  • Sign-up fee is $5000JMD.
  • Program fee is $1900USD.
  • Visa application and flight is covered by the applicant.
    *fees are subjected to change.

Where will you work?

Applicants are placed in different fields in the hospitality industry across the USA. Some examples of job titles are:

  • Park Attendants
  • Servers/Server Assistants
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook
  • Dishwasher
  • Bartenders
  • Host/Busser
  • Front Desk