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Work and Travel

Resources

In this section you can find links to useful web-sites and sources of valuable information regarding the USA Work & Travel Program.

Insurance

The participant insurance is compulsory and is included in the program fee. The insurance is valid for a maximum of 4 months. Coverage is through CORIS USA, Inc.

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

Government Regulations & Visa information:

j1visa.state.gov - Department of State J-1 Visa Programming information:
www.exchanges.state.gov - Information about all Exchange Visitor Programs
http://usembassy.state.gov - U.S. embassies abroad
http://j1visa.state.gov/programs/summer-work-travel/ - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml - SEVIS I-901 fee processing website

SEVIS

www.sevis.org - a website for participants' validations, maintained by CHI

Social Security Administration, Tax Authorities:

www.ssa.gov - Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/locator/ - Here you can find the closest Social Security Office to you
www.irs.gov - Internal Revenue Service: you can find important information regarding the taxation of the USA Work & Travel participants
www.irs.ustreas.gov - Tax Return information and downloadable documents on IRS website
www.chinetwat.lnk.taxback.com - Assistance with tax returns and easy filing for USA Work& Travel participants

Housing and hostelling tips:

hiusa.org/J1 - ask your local coordinator for the 10% off code
www.hostels.com
www.motels.com
www.hotels.com
www.roommates.com
rentbits.com
www.MyCheapApartments.com

Transportation tips:

www.greyhound.com
www.amtrak.com
www.travelocity.com
www.cheaptickets.com
www.priceline.com
www.mapquest.com