We have several luxury brand hotels/ resorts in USA, interested in providing a PAID hands-on work and training platform, as a foundation for a career in hospitality. Hotels such as Hyatt Regency, Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, The Four Seasons, Intercontinental, [...]
Although students are responsible for their own accommodations for the duration of the training program, most hotels will provide at least two weeks accommodation at the hotel upon arrival. We encourage students to utilize the time before their arrival to [...]
Yes, the host employer is required to provide 32 hours or greater per week. Students can also expect to receive time and half for any overtime worked.
Food and Beverage Division This position offers your students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of hospitality food service. As a Food and Beverage Service Attendant, your students will be exposed to the daily operations of the [...]
J-1 Interns are either currently enrolled in or have graduated from their hospitality degree programs within the past year. J-1 Trainees have graduated from university more than a year ago and have at least one year of hospitality experience, OR [...]
This will be the site of training and the J-1 cultural exchange participant will be paid by the host employer. HPUSA does not make any employment decisions as to how the participant will work, what their responsibilities will be, or [...]
HPUSA partners with State Department-designated sponsors who are authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (Form DS-2019).
The J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa Program is a non-immigrant cultural exchange visa, issued by the U.S. Department of State, which allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to participate in an internship or training program with an American company for [...]
No, there is no guarantee that you will be granted a J-1 Visa at the US Embassy. We ensure that each participant has the necessary documents for their visa interview and assist in appealing any visa denial decisions. The Embassy [...]
If you do not already have a social security number, you will need to apply for one five days after your official program start date. We will provide you with information to apply.
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