FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic information:
J-1 is a paid internship program to the United States, and goes to the United States for cultural exchange on a J-1 visa. We offer jobs in international hotels, resorts and famous restaurants in cities and cities in the United States. At present, we can apply for jobs in front desk, guest room, restaurant and kitchen.
J-1 security
- The State Council (Dos) accredited institution (sponsor) supervises the whole process of operation.
- All internship units are provided by American companies and have passed the examination and approval of sponsor.
- Perfect social medical insurance
Hotel information is updated in real time according to the recruitment positions. After roughly determining the positions that need to be interviewed, you can learn more relevant information. At present, you can apply for positions such as front desk, guest room, restaurant and kitchen, and you need to match your work experience or related majors. We provide internationally renowned hotels in American cities, such as Hilton and Marriott.
The position you are engaged in can be selected before the interview, and you need to obey the employer’s arrangement after the interview is passed.
As we all know, the national conditions in the United States are different from those at home. Generally speaking, the hotel accommodation depends on the hotel you apply for. Most hotels have working meals. Some hotels provide accommodation, while others do not, so you need to rent it yourself. Of course, we will provide relevant rental information to the applicants to help them stay without worry.
This project provides comprehensive social medical insurance. So, this price is already very cheap.
College students, graduates and people around the age of 35 can apply.
Generally, the basic hourly salary is $12, 40 hours a week, and the basic salary is $480 a week, excluding tips, overtime and other income.
But the restaurant is for guests, the tip can even exceed the basic salary, and the total income is close to or even more than $1,000 a week, a month.
More than $4,000, after deducting the cost of living and tax deduction (that is, the handling fee after tax refund), it is feasible to deposit $1,500-2,000 a month if you don’t spend extra shopping and traveling there. More than $20,000 a year for 12 months, that is, 150,000 RMB is not much difference. After deducting the 35,000 fees paid in the early stage, if the round-trip air ticket is 20,000, you can still save nearly 100,000 RMB.
After registration, you will enter the first round of online video interview. After we help you enter the system, just wait for the interview invitation. This interview is faster. The later interview with the hotel will be arranged after the video interview, which is also faster.
The materials are complete and the cooperation is smooth. Ideally, you can go out in about three months.
Registration 1, Entry to System 1, Interview 2, Prepare relevant exit materials.
The first interview was recorded online, and every time the questions appeared, they were different.
Students or graduates can prepare relevant graduation certificates, degree certificates and other materials that can prove their student status information in advance. Society members also need to provide relevant graduation certificates and work certificates and other related materials. We will inform the applicant of the specific materials to be provided according to the requirements of the hotel position that the applicant applies for.
Employment and salary:
Yes, you will get the same treatment as American employees. You can expect the following amounts:
Front desk: USD 10.00 to USD 17.00 per hour.
Restaurant: The average hourly fee is $12.00 (including tip).
Chef: $10.00 to $17.00 per hour.
No, you can’t work part-time or transfer to other places unless there are special circumstances. All transfers must be approved by employers and sponsoring organizations in advance.
food and beverage department
This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of hotel catering service. You will participate in the daily operation of the catering industry and complete relevant training tasks, which may include catering waiters, beverage services, banquet settings and services, and food retail sales.
Front Office
This position gives you an opportunity to understand the daily operation of the front office of a hotel or resort. Training tasks may include front desk, reservation, concierge service, PBX and night audit.
Housekeeping supervisor
This position provides you with the opportunity to learn and practice the daily duties of housekeeping supervisor, including quality control, personnel scheduling, inventory management, laundry supervision and coordination between housekeeping department and other departments.
Cooking/kitchen management
You will participate in the daily cooking operation of the hotel, and the training tasks may include food preparation, sauce making, meat processing, assembly line cooking, pastry, bread and dessert making, cold and hot service, inventory management and kitchen hygiene.
Housing, lifestyle and travel:
If you stick to a specific city, your resettlement options may be limited. In addition, the cost of living in popular tourist destinations may be higher than your salary. You can use weekends, holidays or a 30-day grace period to visit these tourist attractions.
If you stick to a specific city, your resettlement options may be limited. In addition, the cost of living in popular tourist destinations may be higher than your salary. You can use weekends, holidays or a 30-day grace period to visit these tourist attractions.
As a ]-1 exchange visitor, you can stay in the country for up to 30 days after the deadline of the DS-2019 form. This time is used for traveling and dealing with your affairs. During this period, you have no work permit.
J-2 visa is established for non-immigrant spouses or children of J-1 exchange visiting scholars, and it is designed to allow them to accompany or join their spouses or parents to the United States later.
We strongly recommend that you stay in the United States during the training program. If you really need to travel abroad during the project, you must obtain the written approval of the host employer in advance and contact your sponsoring organization. Otherwise, your 1-1 identity and training program may be endangered.
Yes, you need to pay the travel expenses to the United States in full.
Tax and legal information:
Like other people who work in the United States, you have to pay taxes, but you don’t have to pay all the taxes.
When you arrive at the training site, your reception company will ask you to fill in two important tax documents, namely, the 1-9 employment qualification verification form and the W-4 employee withholding tax allowance certificate.
Please be sure to indicate your permanent address in your country. This will ensure that your host company has the correct address to send you the W-2 income report at the end of the year.
When you receive W2, you can declare your tax through the following link: Taxback.com.
Taxes you should not pay
Social security tax
medical insurance
Federal unemployment tax
The tax you should pay.
Federal income tax
State income tax
Urban income tax
The DS-2019 form is a document that allows you to apply for a J1 visa in the United States as an intern or trainee. The DS-2019 form is also called “qualification certificate”. It was issued to you by the sponsoring organization designated by the State Council, USA.
Interns and trainees should arrive in the United States within 6 to 8 weeks after receiving the employment notice and training plan provided by the receiving employer.
Yes, your sponsor will provide basic health insurance during your participation in the project and pay the insurance fee from your project fee. You will receive information about insurance after receiving the DS-2019 form from the sponsor.
If you don’t have a social security number, you need to apply five days after the official project start date. We will provide you with application information.
No, the American embassy does not guarantee that you will get a J-1 visa. We ensure that each participant has the necessary documents for the visa interview and assist in appealing any visa refusal decision. The embassy hopes that you will return to your motherland after receiving training in the United States, and it is your responsibility to bring all necessary documents to attend the visa interview.
