USA Programs Work and Travel
Every year CHI brings thousands of university students from all over the world to participate in the USA Work & Travel Program.
They have the unique chance to meet with a new culture, to experience the work atmosphere and share their summer break with new American and other foreign friends.
Self Placement:
You can choose the Self placed option and arrange your own employment in the US. This option gives you freedom to choose the location and type of job you wish to have during your USA Work & Travel Program. You will also be responsible for all the arrangements with the employer.
If you decide to find your own job, a written job offer must be submitted to CHI with your full application when applying for the USA Work & Travel Program.
Job Assistance:
With an additional fee you can receive job assistance from CHI. If you choose this option, CHI will provide a job for you and will assist you with the selection of employment. CHI will also provide all the necessary documentation about the employment and will assist with all the arrangements.
If you are interested in the USA Work & Travel Program and you wish to apply or get more information, please contact one of our partners in your home country. CHI works side by side with all the partners to provide quality service and support for all participants.
If CHI does not have a partner in your home country, you may contact the Work and Travel Department directly and we will assist you.
SEVIS Validation
The Department of State requires that CHI know where their students are in the United States at all times. Due to this fact, CHI developed their own web site, www.sevis.org, to be able to monitor and report all their participants as required by the Department of State.
You MUST validate your visa to be able to work legally in the U.S. You are responsible for validation of your visa after arrival to the U.S. You are required to report to your sponsoring agency (CHI) within 3 days after your arrival. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in automatic cancellation of your J-1 visa after 30 days from the start date on your DS-2019 form. If your visa is not validated on time, you may have problems obtaining a Social Security Number.
CHI, as your program sponsor, designed a web site to keep track of all the USA Work & Travel participants. Please see more details: www.sevis.org.
Once your visa has been properly validated in SEVIS, you can apply for a Social Security number at the nearest Social Security office.
Social Security
During your USA Work & Travel Program you MUST secure a Social Security number in order to work legally in the United States. You may apply for a Social Security card at the Social Security office nearest to your place of employment, upon arrival in the United States. You can locate the nearest Social Security office by looking on the Social Security Administration's web site at www.ssa.gov/locator/
In order to apply for your Social Security number you must be validated in the SEVIS system.
It will take approximately 15 business days to receive a Social Security number and 40-60 days for the card. Some employers require one or both to work. This means that it is possible that you will not be working the first 2 weeks if the employer requires a Social Security number.
For more information about Social Security see your Student Handbook (p.10) or contact the USA Work & Travel Department.
Insurance
In case you need to use your medical travel and accident insurance, you should contact the US office of the Company within 48 hours at: +1 305 698 7757. If you fail to do so, you will not be reimbursed for the medical costs.
CORIS USA, Inc, 11900 Biscayne Blvd # 510, Miami, Fl 33181
Assistance Center
Tel: 1-305-698-7757 Fax: 1-305-698-0176
Toll free (USA): 1-800-358-9105
assistance@corisamerica.com
Management, Administration and Claims
Tel: 1-305-357-2100 Fax: 1-305-891-7840
claims@corisamerica.com
Policy No 523005
| No | Insurrance Coverage | Limits of Responsibility |
| 1 | Medical expenses per accident or illness | 100% (up to 50 000USD) |
| Hospitalization in case of actue disease or accident | ||
| Out-patient treatment by a doctor/specialist | ||
| 2 | Repatriation of mortal remains | up to 7 500 USD |
| 3 | Bedside visitation for one family member in case of critical illness or accidents | up to 1 500 USD |
| 4 | Medical evacuation | up to 10 000 USD |
| 5 | World-wide assistance service | included |
| 6 | The deductible of an insured person per visit is 100 USD (not to exceed 500 USD per illness or accident) and 250 USD per emergency room (waived if admitted). | |
Emergencies
As your Exchange Visitor Program sponsor, we are responsible for your well-being while you are in the U.S. We are here to assist you should you have a sudden emergency such as serious illness. At the same time, you are also welcome to contact us regarding non-emergency issues.
Please contact CHI at the 24-hour toll-free emergency phone number, regarding emergency issues such as:
• A life or death crisis such as critical injury or illness requiring hospitalization
• If you are a victim of a violent crime
• If you have been arrested
24-Hour Toll-Free Emergency Phone Number - 1-800-432-4643
As a reminder, the staff member on emergency phone duty is limited to what type of emergency service can be provided since this person may not necessarily be in our office depending on the time of day of your call. Also, in general, only advice can be given evenings and weekends, as many types of legal and financial services are closed.
Non-Emergency
During regular business hours, please contact CHI regarding non-emergency issues such as:
• Loss of DS-2019 form and / or I-94 card
• Loss of passport
• Victim of theft or a non-violent crime (lost valuables, luggage)
• Employee / employer concerns
• General social security and tax resource information
The CHI Main Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PST (Pacific Standard Time)
You can contact us at: 1-800-432-4643 or by e-mail: chiwt@chinet.org
If no one is available at the time, please leave your full name and phone number, so we return your call.
