Overview Introduction Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Discussion

Overview Introduction Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Discussion Visas The Interview (from both sides) Discussion

А Вы? Anyone who has been to US? With Family / as Tourist? As a Student? With SWT Program?

Summer Work and Travel Provides students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States. Economics Students earn money Employers gain seasonal workers Information and How to Apply: www.ustraveldocs/com/ru www.j1visa.state.gov/programs/summer-work-travel

SWT Requirements Sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English speaking environment Enrolled in & actively pursuing a degree or full-time study at accredited classroom based, post-secondary educational institution (вуз) outside the US Successfully completed at least one semester or equivalent of study; and Pre-placed in a job prior to entry

How Does it Work US Laws Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22: Foreign Relations, Part 62 Immigration and Nationalities Act Sponsors and Agents Visa Interview Does the visa applicant qualify for the visa Work and Travel – 4 Months

Visas What is a visa? Why Types Between Russia and the US The Law (again) Immigration and Nationalities Act Eligibility -- Ineligibilities The Process Apply Fees, Photos and Appointments Interview

The Interview What should you expect? What should you bring? In your mind In your hands What should you say? What will the interviewer say and do? What if your application is approved? What if your application is denied?

What Does This Look Like from the Other Side of the Window? Before the papers, the computer records and the passport there is a person We see hundreds of people in a week – but this may be a very important 3 minutes to the applicant People get nervous People don't always tell the truth The information available + The law = Decision No means No (today)