About Work and Travel USA Program

Work and Travel USA is the most popular cultural exchange program for university students. It combines legal summer employment in the United States with travel opportunities and the chance to experience American culture and everyday life firsthand.

What is Work and Travel USA?

  • Cultural exchange program. Operates under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of State.
  • Designed for university students. Allows participants to legally live, work, and travel in the United States.
  • International experience. Combines employment, personal growth, and an unforgettable summer adventure.

Legal Summer Jobs in the USA

  • Seasonal employment. Work for an American employer for up to four months between May 25 and September 30.
  • Earn money. Help cover the costs of your stay and future travels.
  • Professional development. Gain valuable international work experience appreciated by future employers.
  • Everyday English. Improve your language skills through daily communication and practical use.

Travel Across the United States

  • 30-day travel period. After completing your job, you can explore the United States during your Grace Period.
  • Famous destinations. Visit New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and many other iconic locations.
  • Memories for a lifetime. Traveling is often the part of the program participants remember the most.

English Language Skills and International Friends

  • Practical English. Use English every day at work and in daily life.
  • Students from around the world. Meet participants from different countries and cultures.
  • Independence. Develop confidence, responsibility, and interpersonal skills.
  • Lifelong friendships. Many participants stay in touch long after the program ends.

Program Sponsors

  • CIEE and Greenheart Exchange. We cooperate exclusively with trusted and experienced program sponsors.
  • DS-2019 Form. Sponsors issue the official document required to participate in the program.
  • J-1 Visa. Work and Travel USA is carried out under the U.S. Exchange Visitor Visa program.
  • BTC Support. We assist participants throughout the application process and during their stay in the United States.

Work and Travel USA is a unique opportunity to combine work, travel, cultural exchange, and international experience that will benefit you for years to come.