Although we encourage students to provide us with any location preferences they may have, please remember they may be limiting their placement options if they hold out for a certain location. Please also keep in mind that the high cost [...]
No, your students cannot work a second job and cannot transfer to another location unless under extreme situations. All transfers must be approved by the host company and the sponsor organization in advance.
Yes, the training is PAID and all students will be treated just like an American employee. They can expect to earn the following amounts: Front Office: Between US $10.00 to US $17.00 per hour Food and Beverage: Average US $12.00 [...]
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).
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We hope you’re enjoying your journey so far. Our team is here to help you make the most of your experience on the J-1 Cultural Exchange Program.
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