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J1 New York 2013 and Organising it without USIT Etc...

  • 03-01-2013 2:10pm
    #1
    Vodkat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭


    Me and a Friend are beginning to organise a J1 and Im pushing for NY although she wants to go to Myrtle Beach, SC with other classmates. Either way, I will be travelling to NY. So I was looking into organising it without using USIT, Sayit etc. Just wondering what I need to organise Visa, flights etc. I want to compare costs as im trying to budget. Also looking for info from others who have travelled to NY on a J1 on what its like to find a job, places to go/not to go, hostels, accommodation etc. Thanks :)


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  • #2
    Zesty1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Zesty1


    I have looked into this last year, spent a lot of time on it too.
    Basically the J1 Visa is only issued with a Sponsor - a sponsor that any of the J1 agencies work with.
    Without a sponsor organisation in the USA (I don't mean a sponsored Job) you can't get the Visa.
    Don't waste your time - it's setup the way it is for a reason.

    Also Myrtle Beach is good crack - a bit expensive, worked there for 3 weeks and then moved on myself.


  • #3
    UPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭UPC


    I know a friend who just got a holiday visa and worked out there. Cash in the paw every Friday and he saved a lot by not going through the agencies. Could be very dodgy to do though


  • #4
    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    To work legally, you need a visa sponsor. Most employers won't do this because it's too much hastle to register with the SEVIS system, so you'll likely need an agency. There's about 400 of them, there's a list here http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/sponsor-search/

    However, the going rate is generally €500 for visas of less than 6 months, so whether you pay it upfront or through usit's insidious fees is up to you...


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