{"id":14249,"date":"2026-10-23T14:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/?page_id=14249"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:07:49","slug":"work-and-travel-usa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/work-and-travel-usa\/work-and-travel-usa-requirements.html","title":{"rendered":"Work and Travel USA Program Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: right; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; color: #002b45;\" href=\"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/work-and-travel-usa\/warunki-udzialu.html\"><br \/>\n\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Polski<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #002b45;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 0 25px 0; margin: 0;\">Work and Travel USA Program Requirements<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Student Status<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Student status.<\/strong> Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in full-time, part-time, or evening studies, as well as post-secondary school students. In the latter case, participation is possible after completing at least one year of study.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age requirement.<\/strong> Generally between 18 and 26-31 years old, depending on the sponsoring organization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active enrollment.<\/strong> Student status must be maintained throughout the application process and the program. Final-year students may graduate before departure, but only after completing their visa interview.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required documents.<\/strong> A current university enrollment certificate is required. Later, students must also present a valid student ID and academic transcript during the visa interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">English Language Proficiency<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Communicative English.<\/strong> You should be comfortable communicating in everyday situations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>English interview.<\/strong> We conduct a short interview and language assessment in English.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You do not need perfect English.<\/strong> What matters most is your ability to communicate effectively with employers and customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Passport and Documents<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Valid passport.<\/strong> Your passport should remain valid for at least six months after returning from the program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program documentation.<\/strong> All sponsor and participant forms must be completed accurately and on time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>J-1 Visa.<\/strong> Participation in the program requires obtaining a U.S. J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International students.<\/strong> Foreign nationals studying in Poland may participate in the program but must additionally hold a residence permit valid at least until September 30, 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Readiness to Work and Travel<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Seasonal employment.<\/strong> The program is based on legal seasonal work with a U.S. employer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Independence.<\/strong> Participants should be prepared to live and work abroad on their own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel opportunities.<\/strong> After completing your job, you may spend time exploring the United States during your Grace Period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Why Are These Requirements Important?<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Legal employment in the USA.<\/strong> Work and Travel USA is conducted in accordance with U.S. Department of State regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language development.<\/strong> Improve your English through everyday communication and practical experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New experiences.<\/strong> Discover American culture and student life abroad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An unforgettable summer.<\/strong> Combine work, travel, and personal growth in one unique experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Who Cannot Participate?<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Students who began their studies in February or March of the current year.<\/strong> An exception applies to students continuing their education, for example graduating with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in February and immediately starting a master&#8217;s program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students on academic leave.<\/strong> Active student status is required throughout the program process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International students in their final year of studies.<\/strong> Due to a higher risk of visa denial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Not sure whether you meet the eligibility requirements?<\/strong> Contact us. We will review your situation and help you choose the best Work and Travel USA program option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286.jpg\" alt=\"Work and Travel USA participants\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286.jpg 1596w, https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stany.pl\/pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-2-e1507290181286-1024x660.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Polski Work and Travel USA Program Requirements Student Status Student status. 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