Work USA & Work USA Plus

Live the dream in the USA

How long can I go for?

What will I be doing?

While many Work USA participants choose to work in one of the fantastic ski areas in the US during their summer break, there are thousands of cities and towns throughout America that can offer you a totally unique Work USA experience.  Especially if you are going for the 12 month program, Work USA Plus, which means that you can now also do serious career related work in the USA.  The sky is really the limit.

There are however some jobs you cannot do on either program which include:

• Medical intern
• Nanny/au-pair
• Domestic help
• Football/soccer coach
• Self employed
• Casino Floor Worker
• Camp Counsellor (see Summer Camp USA)

What does it include?

• Visa support and processing for 4 or 12 months work (and travel)
• Work USA Handbook to prepare you for your trip with lots of vital information to ensure it is a success. Covering topics such as; preparing for a year living overseas, finding employment, travel advice, taxes, arranging short and long-term accommodation, useful websites/newspapers and much more
• Pre-departure support and an orientation covering employment and tax laws, mobile providers, tips on how to find employment and accommodation, and much more
• Ongoing extensive support including a 24 hour emergency contact number when in the USA
• Moneywise Guide to North America containing lots of tips, useful ways to get around and what to see and do
• 15% discount at Snow Centre NZ
• International phone card with 5 minutes airtime and a bonus $US5 credit on top-up
• Funky T-shirt

Am I eligible?

You must:

• Be over the age of 18  
• Be a full-time tertiary student at a New Zealand university or polytechnic (Work USA and Work USA Plus) or have graduated in the past 12 months (Work USA Plus only). Note: Extra-mural study and some other shorter courses are not eligible. Vocational study is only eligible for Work USA Plus
• Hold a New Zealand or Australian passport  
• Have proof of funds of up to US$2,000 depending on the program  
• Be travelling without spouse or dependents unless they are independently eligible for their own visa
• Be able to attend a US Consulate interview in Auckland

FAQs

What is a recent graduate?
If you have graduated from a tertiary level institute within the last 12 months you are eligible to go on Work USA Plus (12 months) program. Graduates from university, polytechnic, institute of technology and some private training institutes are considered eligible.

What does 12 months after graduation mean?
The 12 month eligibility criteria is from the date that you graduated (which is usually either the date you attended your graduation ceremony or the date on your certificate). You must enter the USA within this eligibility period.

Is my course considered ‘full-time tertiary’?
If you are currently enrolled at, or recently graduated from an accredited tertiary institution which upon graduation you will receive/have received official qualifications in the form of a certificate or diploma, and your provider considers you to be a full-time student, then it is likely that you will be eligible.

What does it cost?

Work USA - from $545 for 4 months – students only
Work USA Plus from $995 for 12 months – students and recent graduates only

Plus your visa application fee of approximately $US160, a SEVIS fee of around $US35 and compulsory comprehensive program medical and travel insurance.

Get your USA OE sorted
call on 0800 474 400