Work in the USA by USIT Ireland

• 12 Month USA Work Programme • Professional Career Training USA • Internship USA

See which programme is right for you

Are you a student/graduate who is looking to travel to America to gain valuable work experience in your qualified field?

Do you have to complete an internship as part of your college course? Why not consider standing out from the crowd and doing yours in the USA!

Are you a college graduate who has at least 12 months of full time work experience in your qualified field? Or if you do not hold a degree qualification maybe you have at least 5 years of experience within your field of expertise?

Advice, tips and tricks on how to go about securing a job, traineeship or internship in the USA.

Work and travel the world! USIT are specialists in work visas, paid teaching and volunteer programmes

Introduction: The 12 Month USA Work Programme is the most ďŹ&#x201A;exible visa available to Irish students and recent graduates. Unlike most US visas, the 12 Month USA Work Programme visa allows you to travel to the USA without a pre arranged job! The visa is aimed towards current students and recent graduates who want to gain experience within their field of study in the USA. The experience of working in the US will diversify your current skill-set and add to your CV in a way to stand out from the crowd in future job applications. Employers in Ireland love to see what you have worked in the USA, so this visa will allow you not only to have a great cultural experience, but you will also increase your chances of finding employment when you return to Ireland after your year abroad is over!

Eligibility: must meet ALL the below requirements

How to apply:

• Be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Irish passport

Step 1:

• Be attending/have attended an Irish college/university within the 32 counties of Ireland • Be studying towards/have received a qualification that is a major Level 6 qualification or higher (Advanced/Higher Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Masters, etc) Apply while still enrolled as a full/part time student in college, OR be in a position to enter the USA with your visa within 12 months of your official graduation date (For example, if the date on your graduation certificate is 15th November 2011, you must enter the USA no later than 14th November 2012)

Costs:

Step 3: Attach your proof of student status (if you apply as a student, your college has to stamp and sign your application/if you are a graduate, we need a copy of your graduation certificate).

(1) in any USIT branch nationwide : (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and on campus at UL, AIT and WIT)

Flexible flights 12 months fully comprehensive insurance (covers you to work & travel) 24/7 support from CIEE (US Sponsor) Online orientation from CIEE to prepare you for life in the US USIT support, including embassy appointment preparation. Exclusive access to online neighbourhood guides Participant Handbook

www.usavisa.ie

Attach a copy of your valid passport.

Submit your application form:

What do I get for my money?

For more information:

Step 2:

Step 4:

Programme Fee: €699 SEVIS fee – US Government tracking fee: US$180 Insurance: €399 Flights: from €699 Postage Fee: € 15

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Download an application form from our website: www.usavisa.ie/12-month-usa-work-programme

(2) by ringing our call centre: 01 602 1600

(3) by posting your documents to the main Dublin branch: 12 Month USA Department, USIT, 19/21 Aston Quay, Dublin 2

Processing this visa takes 6-8 weeks. USIT will organise your flights and insurance for you. All necessary documentation regarding your visa will be sent to you by post. You will have to attend a US Embassy interview to obtain your visa in Dublin or Belfast. USIT will organise this on your behalf.

Tel: 01 602 1667

email: workusa@usit.ie

Work in the USA Once you enter the USA, your visa is valid for exactly 12 months. Any position that you secure in the USA must be related to your field of study. It must be full time and in an environment where you will be well supervised, receiving on the job training and progressing your skills and knowledge in your chosen field. This is not a general work visa. The great news is that you are not tied to any one employer on this visa. If you do not wish to work for one company for the full 12 months, you can take on shorter term placements, and move around the USA exploring different cities and companies if you wish! *This visa does not allow you to work in any ‘unskilled occupation’ or restricted J-1 job as listed by the US Department of State. To see a full list of these jobs, please visit our website: www.usavisa.ie/12-month-usa-work-programme

Some examples of companies that have hired previous participants include:

Harpers Bazaar The Economist Net–a-Porter Marc Jacobs JP Morgan Chase Nylon Magazine World Council Affairs Columbia University People’s Revolution

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Journalism degree Finance degree Computer Science degree Fashion degree Business Degree Advertising Degree Geography degree Library Science degree PR degree

Best Places to go by industry: Chicago

Manufacturing Finance

Tourism

Boston

Tourism

Sports

San Francisco

Biotechnology

Finance

Palo Alto, California Seattle Florida

Information Technology Web Design Computer Engineering IT Technology Entertainment/Film

Food and Beverage Engineering

Washington DC

Politics Law Finance

Public Policy Education

New Orleans

Manufacturing Architecture

Engineering

Hawaii

Hospitality

New York

Marketing Finance Film/TV Fashion IT Sports Construction Management

What types of companies can I work for using my qualification? Accounting:

Irish:

• Accounting Firms • Accounting department of any company • Tailor towards your interests – i.e.

• Any Irish based company such as Aer Lingus, Kerrygold, Guinness • Irish Immigration Centres • Ellis Island Centre • Local Irish Embassy • Nutrition/Food Science: • Food Companies • Laboratories • Food Suppliers • Gyms/Health Clubs (Devising health

accounting dept of insurance company restaurant/production company

Business with a Language: • Hospitality – i.e. customer relations in a hotel • Translating company • United Nations • Any international companies (Siemens, Volkswagon, Lufthansa, Michelin, L’oreal)

Communications:

plans)

Mathematics: • Banks • Financial Institutions • Stockbroking Companies • Insurance Companies • Finance department of any company

• Journalism (Newspaper/Magazine

Social Science:

publication)

• PR Companies • Publishing companies (literary) • TV & radio stations • Graphic design companies • Advertising houses • Production companies

• Outreach centre • HR department of any company • Research centre • Rehabilitation Centre (devising treatment plans/observational work)

• Immigration offices

Computer Science: Anywhere with an IT Department! Computer corporations – Apple, Microsoft, etc

• Professional Sports Team • Gyms (devising training plans/observational work)

Fashion: • Fashion House – designer • Styling companies • Fashion PR Firms • Buying department of store • Visual Merchandising department • Design (computer based)

Hospitality:

Sports and Exercise:

• Sports marketing company • Golf Clubs, PGA • Sports Arenas (organising events)

Urban Planning/Geography: • Town Councils • Political Offices • Law Firms • Community Centres

• Resorts • Hotels • Restaurant • Travel Agency • Tourism Centre • Welcome Centres

For more information and tips on securing a job in the USA turn to page 10! For more information:

www.usavisa.ie

Tel: 01 602 1667

email: workusa@usit.ie

Introduction: This is aimed at third level students/recent graduates who wish to gain work experience in their chosen field of study in the USA. It is the perfect choice for you if you want to complete your college work placement/ internship in America as we can get your job approved before you travel!

Eligibility: must meet ALL the below requirements • Be at least 18 years old • Be a full time student or a recent graduate (within 12 months) of a course that is a minimum of 2 years and leads to a degree. Postgraduate qualifications also accepted. • Have a pre-arranged intern position with a US company for 2-12 months that is related to your field of study • Must enter the US while enrolled in college, or within 12 months of the date that appears on your graduation cert to begin your internship ** Non-Irish citizens – you may be eligible to apply if you will/have completed your entire course in Ireland and will be returning to Ireland once your internship comes to an end. For further clarification email: internshipusa@usit.ie

How to apply: Step 1: Find an internship in your field with a US Company • Internships must be full time (32 hours/week minimum) • You must be well supervised and regularly evaluated • You must receive relevant training that is linked to field of study and progress your skills and knowledge in that area

Step 2: Have your employer fill out a training plan for you – (Find a template on our website)

Step 3: Fill out an application form and attach all relevant documents (passport copy, CV, etc)

Step 4: Post to Internship Department, 19-21 Aston Quay, Dublin 2. Our Internship team will vet your application and contact you over the phone to book your programme/flights and take payment * Processing takes 6-8 weeks depending on the time of the year and the size of your US Company *

Costs: The cost of your visa programme depends on how long your internship is for – e.g: 8 month internship = 8 month programme. Programme Fee + Insurance from €599 (for 2 month internship) SEVIS fee – Government tracking fee US$180 Postage Fee € 15 Flights from €699 * If a site visit is required to your company, a once off fee of €150 will apply * See www.usavisa.ie/internship for more information on site visits.

What do I get for my money? • • • • • •

Getting your Internship: • See our Jobs section (page 10) for tips and tricks to help you get started! • Visit our website – www.usavisa.ie/internship for information on available internships in the USA • Advise your college tutors that you are interested in doing your internship in the USA. They will be able to tell you if anyone else from your course has done a similar programme.

Regulations:

• You cannot switch jobs while on the Internship USA Programme. Your visa is completely tailored around your internship, so you can only legally work for your approved company. • Your company may be subject to a site visit during the application process if they have not hosted an intern through CIEE before and their staff numbers are lower than 25, and their annual revenue is less than $3 million. This is very straightforward but adds extra time to processing your visa. * This visa does not allow you to work in any ‘unskilled occupation’ or restricted J-1 job as listed by the US Department of State. To see a full list of these jobs, please visit our website * If you would prefer to job search when you get to the USA, please see our 12 Month USA Work Programme section (page 2-5).

For more information:

www.usavisa.ie

Tel: 01 602 1667

email: internshipusa@usit.ie

Introduction:

What do I get for my money?

This is aimed at those who have work experience within one particular career field and want to develop their skills and knowledge within their field of expertise as a trainee in the USA. The skills you acquire in the USA can then be applied to your career path in Ireland, giving you an edge in this competitive job market!!

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Eligibility: must meet ALL the below requirements

Getting your Traineeship:

• Be at least 20 years old • Hold an Irish passport or if you are a non-Irish citizen, you must have completed your entire qualification and/or work experience in Ireland and be returning to Ireland after your visa expires • Have a pre-arranged trainee position with a US company that is related to your field of study/work experience and will progress your knowledge in this area • AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Have a college degree (from Ireland or the UK) and at least 1 year of full time work experience related to your field of study outside of the USA

• See our Jobs section (page 10) for tips and tricks to help you get started! • Visit our website – www.usavisa.ie/pct for information on available traineeships in the USA EXAMPLES OF PAST TRAINEESHIPS: Degree in Law AND 1 year experience in small law firm in Ireland > Secured a traineeship in a major law firm in Los Angeles specialising in Human Rights cases.

Have at least 5 years of full time work experience in one particular career field outside of the USA

5 years experience working in the banking sector > Secured a traineeship in a stock-broking firm in New York training in stocks and bonds trading. Degree in Sports Science AND 2 years experience working in gym > Secured a traineeship with an Olympic Strength and Conditioning centre in New York

How to apply:

5 years experience working in visual merchandising > Secured a traineeship with a styling/design fashion house in San Francisco

Step 1: Find a traineeship in your field with a US Company • Traineeships must be full time (32 hours/week minimum) • You must be well supervised and regularly evaluated • You must receive relevant training that is linked to field of study and progresses your skills and knowledge in that area NB: You cannot fill a labour need on this visa, nor can you repeat any previous work experience. You should be acquiring a new set of skills within your particular area.

Degree in Art/Ceramics AND 1 year experience in Visual Communications > Secured traineeship in Art Gallery in Colorado 7 years experience working as a bartender in various restaurants >Secured a trainee restaurant manager position in Washington DC

Regulations:

Step 2:

• You cannot switch jobs while on the Professional Career Training USA Programme. Your visa is completely tailored around your internship, so you can only legally work for your approved company. • Your company may be subject to a site visit during the application process if they have not hosted an intern through CIEE before and their staff numbers are lower than 25, and their annual revenue is less than $3 million. This is very straightforward but adds extra time to processing your visa.

Have your employer fill out a training plan for you – (Find a template on our website)

Step 3: Fill out an application form and attach all relevant documents (passport copy, CV, etc)

Step 4: Post to Career Training Department, 19-21 Aston Quay, Dublin 2. Our team will vet your application and contact you over the phone to book your programme/flights and take payment

* This visa does not allow you to work in any ‘unskilled occupation’ or restricted J-1 job as listed by the US Department of State. To see a full list of these jobs, please visit our website *

* Processing takes 6-8 weeks depending on the time of the year and the size of your US Company *

Costs:

The cost of your visa programme depends on how long your internship is for – e.g: 12 month internship = 12 month programme. Programme Fee + Insurance from €699 (for 2 month internship) SEVIS fee – Government tracking fee US$180 Flights from €699 Postage Fee € 15 * If a site visit is required to your company, a once off fee of €150 will apply * See www.usavisa.ie/pct for more information on site visits. For more information:

www.usavisa.ie

Tel: 01 602 1667

email: internshipusa@usit.ie

Finding work in the USA can be a daunting task if you have never participated on a visa programme before. At USIT, we are dedicated to putting our participants on the right track towards finding their perfect job in America, be it as an intern in a major fashion house in New York or a trainee manager in a hotel in Hawaii! No matter what your field of study or expertise is, finding a position can be achieved with a little research, perseverance and some insider knowledge!

> College Careers Oﬃce: They may have personal/professional contacts in the US that they can pass onto you > Long lost American Relatives: We all have at least one! They may be able to put you in contact with employers in your area, or at the very least give you a couch to stay on while you get settled in! > Previous J1 Employers: If you’ve previously been on a summer J1, you should contact your past employers! They may be able to help you out. > Trawl the internet: Eg: www.manta.com • www.monster.com • www.indeed.com

Before you start your job search, you should be asking yourself the following questions: Where do I have the best chance of finding a job? In New York, San Francisco, Texas? What kind of companies would I like to work for? Major corporations? Small businesses? What kind of salary can I expect? What is the cost of living in the city I want to base myself ? How can I make myself stand out from the crowd? From here you are ready to start approaching companies and applying for positions in the USA within your field!

> Social Network! Reach out to previous participants and potential employers through Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Check out USIT’s Facebook page to get started: www.facebook.com/usittravel > Don’t limit your options! Don’t just apply for advertised positions. Visit the websites of the companies that you are interested in. Here you will almost always find a careers section and contact information. A lot of companies have internal internship/trainee programmes, one of which may just suit you perfectly! > Be persistent! Always follow up your job application with an email or a phone call. Make sure the employer knows how interested you are in the position on offer. > Check your transcripts! You might have a degree in Business, but you may have spent your time studying a number of subjects – Marketing, Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics. These are all areas that you can explore on our visa programmes! Open yourself up to all opportunities. 10

• Convert your CV into a resume (1 page concise document). Templates can be found on our websites! • Always make it clear that you are not looking for a sponsor - as part of your programme, USIT will provide you with a sponsor in the US - CIEE. The company’s only obligation is to provide you with relevant work experience and on the job training in your field! • Advise your potential employer about the type of visa you will be applying for, how long it will take to process, and when you would be available to begin working • Feel free to direct potential employers to CIEE’s website for more information on USA visas (www.ciee.org)

Why would a US Employer hire me rather than a US citizen? US corporations and companies are generally very dedicated to diversifying their businesses. Taking on international interns/trainees boosts a company’s profile and highlights them as a major player in the worldwide market. With your qualification and work experience in Ireland, you may have an academic foundation and skill set that a US Employer may have not seen before. You can bring something new to the table, and as much as Irish employers love to see American experience on CVs, Americans feel the same way about Irish experience so if you can sell your unique experience to an employer, you have every chance of getting that job!

*** Explain the wages in the USA? • There is no cap on the amount of money you can earn in the USA on one of our visa programmes! • Industries such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Computer Science and Hospitality have a huge demand for international interns/trainees and pay extremely well!

*** Do USIT advertise intern/trainee positions? USIT advertise CIEE-sourced intern/trainee positions on our USA websites. You should check out these positions regularly. Positions that are currently available include: • Wunderman, Seattle, Washington • Hilton Oceanfront Resort, South Carolina • Holiday Systems International, Las Vegas • Urban Insight, Los Angeles, California

Marketing Design Intern Front Office Intern Business Management Internship Web Developer

Please see the ‘Jobs’ section on our websites for more information!

*** What about repeat J1 participants? If you have already completed a summer J1, you can still participate on another USA programme! There is no limit to how many times you can participate on a US visa programme as long as you fit the eligibility requirements each time!

Please note, all of our USA visa programmes’ regulations state that you are not allowed to work in any ‘unskilled occupations’ or restricted J-1 Jobs, as listed by the US Department of State. These include hairdressing, beauty therapy, trade based occupations, childcare, medical work and education. To see the complete list, please visit: www.usavisa.ie 11

COUNTRY

WHAT WE OFFER?

DURATION ELIGIBILITY

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW?

ARGENTINA

Work Visa

6 Months

Aged 18-30 Years

Option to extend your visa by an extra 3 months while you are there!

AUSTRALIA

Work Visa

1&2 Year

Aged 18-30 Years

Australia Jobs web site (over 30,000 Jobs) when you buy membership with your visa

AUSTRALIA

Employer Sponsored Visa

4 Years

Aged 20-45 Years

Free assessment from us on which visa is most suited to your skills

CHINA

Paid Teaching

5-12 Months

Aged 18-45 Years

Guaranteed paid placement. Monthly salary

GHANA, INDIA THAILAND

Volunteer Projects

1-12 Months

Aged 18+

Choose from a variety of projects: Orphanage, Health & Medical, Wildlife & Conservation etc

HONG KONG

Work Visa

1 Year

Aged 18-30 Years

Limited number of places for Irish citizens to work in Hong Kong

INDIA

Internship

1-6 Months

Aged 18-45 Years

Tailored to suit your background - options such as IT, Finance, Media, Architecture, Engineering, Marketing

NEW ZEALAND

Work Visa

1 Year

Aged 18-30 Years

New Zealand jobs web site when you buy membership with your visa

THAILAND

Paid Teaching

5-12 Months

Aged 18-45 Years

Guaranteed paid placement. Monthly salary

USA

Work Visa

1 Year

Aged 18+

The ďŹ&#x201A;exible USA visa programme - secure a job after you arrive

USA

Summer Work Visa

5 Months

Aged 18+

Work anywhere in the US for 4 months with 1 month to travel afterwards

USA

Trainee Work Visa

2-18 Months

Aged 20+

Have 5 years professional experience? This may be the visa for you!

USA

Internship

2-14 Months

Aged 18+

Put your degree to practice & avail of the chance to do an internship