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J1 Summer Work Travel Sponsorship Application

  • Applicant Information

    You are completing an application for sponsorship consideration for A Cultural Exchange Service, Inc (“ACES”). You must have all required information and supporting documentation to upload before you begin. ACES will only approve sponsorship to eligible participants who have received job offers from vetted and approved employers.


    Participant Eligibility: You MUST be over the age of 18 and a current student enrolled fill-time in a post secondary accredited institution. You must have no previous criminal records, be of good physical condition and be financially able to sustain yourself while you are on the program.

    Participant Required Uploads: The following supporting documents must be scanned to a single pdf and uploaded as part of the application:
    *Participant CV
    *Passport Bio Page
    *Student Status Confirmation
    *Professional Reference from current employer if returning, or from previous employer, teacher, coach, otherwise (references from family or friends are NOT acceptable)
    *Police Clearance (where employer requires)
    *HealthScreening (where employer requires)

    Employment Eligibility: The employer must complete a “Seasonality Survey” and must have legitimate “seasonal needs.” (This means that they experience peaks in their season that require additional staff that do not displace full-time American workers) The employer must also be willing and able to submit a copy of a current business license and workers compensation policy, and to complete and issue to participants a completed job offer on ACES Employment Agreement.

    Employment Required Uploads: A copy of a signed job offer and housing agreement (where applicable) are also required. Where housing is not offered through the employer, you must have housing plans outlined.

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  • You must be currently enrolled in a full course of study in an accredited post-secondary institution (non-vocational) at the time of application.















  • J1 Visa Program History

  • If this is the first year, please enter “0”

    Please enter a number from 0 to 10.

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

  • Supporting Documentation

    Supporting Documentation is required before sponsorship can be offered. Required Uploads need to be scanned to a single pdf and must include the following:

    *Participant CV
    *Passport Bio Page
    *Student Status Confirmation
    *Professional Reference from current employer if returning, or from previous employer, teacher, coach, otherwise (references from family or friends are NOT acceptable)
    *Police Clearance (where employer requires)
    *HealthScreening (where employer requires)

  • Please be sure to save your documents (as listed above) to a single pdf and name it as LastName_FirstName_CurrentYear
    Max. file size: 512 MB.

  • Please be sure to save your documents (as listed above) to a single pdf and name it as LastName_FirstName_CurrentYear2
    Drop files here or

    Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Employment/Employer Information

      Participants in the summer work travel program are only eligible to participate during their university set summer break as indicated by the institution and within the window of opportunity as determined by their home country. Exceptions cannot be made regardless of university permission.

    • MM slash DD slash YYYY


    • MM slash DD slash YYYY

    • Please provide the title of the position you are accepting and a brief description of the jobs you will be assigned.
    • This is the physical location of the restaurant, hotel, club, etc. where you will work. *Note, if your employer has multiple sites where you may work, you must provide your sponsor with ALL possible addresses.

















    • Please scan to a single file.
      Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Page 2 only.
      Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Employer Point of Contact (POC)

      The employer point of contact will be entered into SEVIS and must know that they may be contacted by Department of State officials.







    • Housing Details

      You are required to register your housing details with your sponsor.



















    • Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Are you living with family or friends? Is the employer providing housing?
    • Emergency Contact (EC) Information

      In case of an emergency or where we cannot reach you, please provide contact information for a trusted family member as your emergency contact.







    • Confirmation of Program Terms

    • Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Please upload a signed copy of the Program Terms and Conditions.
      Max. file size: 512 MB.

    • Pre-Departure information must be reviewed and the last page must be signed and uploaded as proof that you have read and understand the program clearly.

      Click here for our pre departure information booklet

      You can use https://smallpdf.com/sign-pdf to upload the document, create an electronic signature, save and upload if you do not have access to printer or scanner.

      Max. file size: 512 MB.














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    About ACES

    ACES is a US Department of State designated sponsor for the summer work travel and camp counselor programs. We have assisted thousands of foreign nationals in their pursuit of a cultural exchange experience in the United States.

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    Contact Information

    Address:
    14258 Creek Run Drive, Riverview,
    FL 33579
    Toll Free Phone:
    866.401.8910
    International Phone:
    813.681.0027
    e-mail:
    [email protected]

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