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sleepyescapade · 09-09-2011, 16:54

Got my bank draft for the embassy today, in $$, it says "international cheque" on it though. Is this correct? Sorry..never dealt with these things before

ciankgn · 16-10-2011, 03:12

Hi all,

First, this is an amazing thread. Thanks to all for the advice, its very helpful.

The question I wanna ask is has anyone got a general idea of costs for a 12 month visa. I know that costs will depend on flights, company, sponsor etc.. but has anyone got a ballpark? like €1500? or higher? What did it cost you to go?

I'd love to go to the NY area for 12 months and I have graduated with an IT degree.

Thanks!

Corrimbla · 16-10-2011, 22:47

€1,500 to €2k is a good range to include visa, insurance & flights. Then you will need at least €2K with you to get set up re accomodation and to cover you until you start earning. Probably need alot more then that for NYC tho as rents are crazy down there and most landlords will ask for first & last months rent plus deposit..but if you have family or friends to go to it will go a long way!! hope this helps

SDARBS · 07-11-2011, 12:00

I dont see this one answered before, so forgive me if its already been asked.

Currently studying for a postgraduate MBA Part Time, reading the literature I think it qualifies for IWT, could anyone in the know confirm this?

dmca811 · 22-11-2011, 20:30

Hi,

Hopefully someone can help me here. I am in the process of getting my Irish citizenship and passport, luckily this is very easy!

However I just spoke to go4less and they say that because I went to university in Scotland I am not eligible for the IWT visa. Can anyone shed any light on this? The direct quote from the US state department document is "Be a bona fide post-secondary college/university student or recent graduate. A recent
graduate is defined as an Irish citizen who has graduated from a post-secondary college/university in their home country no more than 12 months beyond graduation. The applicant must provide evidence from his/her post-secondary institution of student status or graduation." I was born in Scotland, so can I claim this is my home country, and therefore claim eligibility?

Thanks, in advance.

Corrimbla · 22-11-2011, 20:39

No its a bilateral agreement between the US and Ireland and "home" only refers to Ireland in this case. In order to qualify you must have attended full time college within the 32 counties of Ireland. Sorry dude!

Da Shins Kelly · 09-01-2012, 00:43

Hey, just wondering how much money you're supposed to have in your pocket going out there? The cost of this whole endeavour seems pretty steep.

**Twee.** · 09-01-2012, 00:52

I think it was $900 or so if you don't have a job lined up, about $700 if you do. But realistically you're going to need it and maybe more - you need money to live (food, transport) if you don't have a job right away, might not get a pay cheque for two weeks to a month, may have to pay rent/security deposit/1st and last months rent to landlord. Basically it's money to cover your ass for the first month!

Da Shins Kelly · 11-01-2012, 16:01

Also wondering by what time do flights have to be booked?

Also, is there much difference between the different programmes? Is there any 'better' one?

xOxSinéadxOx · 17-01-2012, 19:34

Just wondering how did people chose who to go with to get the J1? Like usit etc. Don't really know what the difference is or who to pick.

Robotnic · 27-01-2012, 12:53

Great thread people! Can the IIC boston help you with Summer J1 Visa or is it only the IWT/intern visa that you'd go to them for?

Does anyone know earliest start date of a J1 for summer 2012, can't see it on any of the FAQ pages of the Irish companies?
thanks in advance

blagirl · 31-01-2012, 21:03

Hey try campleaders.com ! There a camp company and sort ur visa, flights etc out for u. With them u write up your own profile and they post it live on a database for over 1000 Camp companies in America. So you could get placed anywhere in the usa its €600 for flights and fees with them and then u stay at the camp as a counselor for 8 weeks, food/acc is free and u get paid

Can travel after then

best of luck!

nbar12 · 07-03-2013, 16:05

Would anyone know how I could go about getting the J1 Visa myself? I rang usit there a few minutes ago and they said a J1 to NY would cost between 1100-1200 and there isn't a chance I'm paying that!

MEJ · 07-03-2013, 16:08

That's how much it costs unfortunately. I think the IIC in Boston might be a bit cheaper but I found it handy to use USIT because you go in once and sort it out rather than emails back and forth to the States.

MEJ · 07-03-2013, 16:08

You have to go through an agency btw

16-10-2011, 03:12	#62
ciankgn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	A general idea of price Hi all, First, this is an amazing thread. Thanks to all for the advice, its very helpful. The question I wanna ask is has anyone got a general idea of costs for a 12 month visa. I know that costs will depend on flights, company, sponsor etc.. but has anyone got a ballpark? like €1500? or higher? What did it cost you to go? I'd love to go to the NY area for 12 months and I have graduated with an IT degree. Thanks!

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Da Shins Kelly Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spain Posts: 4,395 Adverts \| Friends	Also wondering by what time do flights have to be booked? Also, is there much difference between the different programmes? Is there any 'better' one? Last edited by Da Shins Kelly; 11-01-2012 at 16:04.

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sleepyescapade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 852 Adverts \| Friends	Got my bank draft for the embassy today, in $$, it says "international cheque" on it though. Is this correct? Sorry..never dealt with these things before

16-10-2011, 22:47	#63
Corrimbla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 96 Adverts \| Friends	€1,500 to €2k is a good range to include visa, insurance & flights. Then you will need at least €2K with you to get set up re accomodation and to cover you until you start earning. Probably need alot more then that for NYC tho as rents are crazy down there and most landlords will ask for first & last months rent plus deposit..but if you have family or friends to go to it will go a long way!! hope this helps

07-11-2011, 12:00	#64
SDARBS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 16 Adverts \| Friends	I dont see this one answered before, so forgive me if its already been asked. Currently studying for a postgraduate MBA Part Time, reading the literature I think it qualifies for IWT, could anyone in the know confirm this?

22-11-2011, 20:30	#65
dmca811 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, Hopefully someone can help me here. I am in the process of getting my Irish citizenship and passport, luckily this is very easy! However I just spoke to go4less and they say that because I went to university in Scotland I am not eligible for the IWT visa. Can anyone shed any light on this? The direct quote from the US state department document is "Be a bona fide post-secondary college/university student or recent graduate. A recent graduate is defined as an Irish citizen who has graduated from a post-secondary college/university in their home country no more than 12 months beyond graduation. The applicant must provide evidence from his/her post-secondary institution of student status or graduation." I was born in Scotland, so can I claim this is my home country, and therefore claim eligibility? Thanks, in advance.

22-11-2011, 20:39	#66
Corrimbla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 96 Adverts \| Friends	No its a bilateral agreement between the US and Ireland and "home" only refers to Ireland in this case. In order to qualify you must have attended full time college within the 32 counties of Ireland. Sorry dude!

09-01-2012, 00:43	#67
Da Shins Kelly Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spain Posts: 4,395 Adverts \| Friends	Hey, just wondering how much money you're supposed to have in your pocket going out there? The cost of this whole endeavour seems pretty steep.

09-01-2012, 00:52	#68
Twee. Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Palmerstown Posts: 6,855 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Fashion & Appearance, The Ladies' Lounge	I think it was $900 or so if you don't have a job lined up, about $700 if you do. But realistically you're going to need it and maybe more - you need money to live (food, transport) if you don't have a job right away, might not get a pay cheque for two weeks to a month, may have to pay rent/security deposit/1st and last months rent to landlord. Basically it's money to cover your ass for the first month!

17-01-2012, 19:34	#70
xOxSinéadxOx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,547 Adverts \| Friends	Just wondering how did people chose who to go with to get the J1? Like usit etc. Don't really know what the difference is or who to pick.

27-01-2012, 12:53	#71
Robotnic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 94 Adverts \| Friends	Great thread people! Can the IIC boston help you with Summer J1 Visa or is it only the IWT/intern visa that you'd go to them for? Does anyone know earliest start date of a J1 for summer 2012, can't see it on any of the FAQ pages of the Irish companies? thanks in advance

31-01-2012, 21:03	#72
blagirl Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	Hey try campleaders.com ! There a camp company and sort ur visa, flights etc out for u. With them u write up your own profile and they post it live on a database for over 1000 Camp companies in America. So you could get placed anywhere in the usa its €600 for flights and fees with them and then u stay at the camp as a counselor for 8 weeks, food/acc is free and u get paid Can travel after then best of luck!

07-03-2013, 16:05	#73
nbar12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 971 Adverts \| Friends	Would anyone know how I could go about getting the J1 Visa myself? I rang usit there a few minutes ago and they said a J1 to NY would cost between 1100-1200 and there isn't a chance I'm paying that!

07-03-2013, 16:08	#74
MEJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 32 Adverts \| Friends	That's how much it costs unfortunately. I think the IIC in Boston might be a bit cheaper but I found it handy to use USIT because you go in once and sort it out rather than emails back and forth to the States.