Work and Travel USA

Sign up for the 2025 summer adventure now!

Regrettably, the recruitment process for summer 2024 has closed. Recruitment for summer 2025 will kick off in October 2024. To ensure you secure the best possible offer and enroll in the Work and Travel program, kindly fill out the form, and we will promptly send it to you once recruitment reopens.

Work and travel

Work and Travel is an international cultural exchange program that allows students from different countries to spend their summer vacation in the United States, working and relaxing (traveling).

The main goal of the Work and Travel program is to get acquainted with the culture and life of modern America, promote one’s own culture among the residents of the USA, and gain work experience in an American company.

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Why is it worth?

You’ll improve your English language skills
You’ll meet people from all over the world
You’ll gain work experience in an American company.
You’ll explore the most interesting places in the USA
You’ll take on new challenges and boost your self-confidence
You’ll experience unforgettable moments
You’ll have memories to last a lifetime

Participation requirements

Student status
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. students in full-time programs; Students in their final year qualify under the condition that they have not defended their thesis before the visa interview and possess a valid student ID card until October 31, 2024
Age
18 – 28 years
Passport
Must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the planned return date
Temporary or permanent residency card
Valid at least until end of September 2024
Medium level of english language proficiency
Desire to experience the usa culture
Gain significant experience, improve english language skills, make friends with students from around the world, and explore beautiful places.

Do not qualify

Postgraduate students, online (e-learning) students, and second-year students of post-secondary vocational schools;
Students who begin their studies in February/March (excluding students continuing their education, e.g., completing a bachelor’s degree in February and immediately starting master’s studies);
Students on academic leave;
High school graduates who finish their secondary education in May and only become students in the following autumn.

Required
documents

Scan of the passport page with personal data
Temporary or Permanent Residency Card valid at least until end of September 2024
Certificate from the university confirming student status
Contracts and other necessary documents will be sent to you by mail from the Easy Travel Abroad

Program cost

Registration fee – 1999 pln *

The fee covers participation in the program, completion of all paperwork and full support during recruitment and stay in the US.

Program fee – $1599

The fee includes obtaining the DS-2019 form, necessary for obtaining the J-1 visa and legal work in the United States, employer verification, and providing an offer in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of State. Comprehensive insurance – JANUS, ERDT or WISE sponsors provide insurance until the end of the employment contract. The insurance complies with the requirements of the U.S. government and covers medical expenses in the U.S. up to $100,000, loss of baggage, civil liability, and more. 24/7 support from ETA and Janus or Wise sponsors throughout your stay in the U.S. The price also includes the SEVIS registration fee ($35).

J-1 visa fee $185

Payment for a visa that allows you to legally work and stay in the US.

Flight tickets to the usa – around 2000 pln

About 2,500 PLN (you will buy it by yourself according to your preferences).

Lifeguard training (for lifeguard offer) – $150 or $250

The lifeguard course costs $250 аbut if you swim 300 meters and pass all exams, you will receive a $100 discount.
The course fee includes a first aid kit, a textbook, and a certificate from the American Red Cross valid for 2 years.

Current promotions

"Last call"

Registration fee 1999 zł 1599 zł
Program fee $1599 $1299

Application

Better
with friends

Invite friends and earn money! Get $75 for each referred friend*!The more friends you refer, the cheaper the program becomes 🙂

*the referred person must register for the program, sign a contract with the eta agency, pay the registration fee, and travel to the usa.

Welcome back

300 pln discount on registration fee for regular customers! A regular customer is a person who has traveled to the united states with us at least once.
This is a great opportunity to use our services again and go on another amazing adventure with easy travel abroad!

Step 1

Filling out the registration form

Registration

Step 2

Interview with a manager who will answer your questions about the program and assess your english language skills, selection of a job

View job offers

Step 3

Signing the agreement with eta agency, paying the registration fee

Step 4

Preparing all the necessary documents for the employer to receive the job offer

Step 5

Filling out an online application on the american sponsor's portal

Step 6

Approval of the employment agreement by the sponsor, payment of the program fee, issuance of the ds-2019 document which is necessary to obtain the J-1 visa

Step 7

Orientation training - every program participant must participate in training organized by the american sponsor. The training covers program rules, safety, insurance, etc.

Step 8

Obtaining the J-1 visa

Step 9

Lifeguard training course in poland

Step 10

Purchase of airplane ticket and travel to the usa - hurra 🙂
Your american adventure is approaching rapidly! It's best to book your ticket after receiving your visa, and we will send you all the details and airline offers

Application procedure

Application
procedure