3. Purpose of the Program Janus’ J-1 Work and Travel Program is designed to promote better understanding and improve communications between people in the United States and other nations throughout the world. Exchanges: Janus achieves this objective by encouraging participation in a host of activities that facilitate the sharing of language, culture, or history of the visitor’s home country, as well as activities that will acquaint participants with American society, culture, and institutions.
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6. Program participation is limited to the participant’s summer vacation.*Students who have completed their degree are no longer eligible. *Students attending a vocational school are not eligible to participate in the Program.
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8. Emergency Number - 1-866-249-3888With over 5 years of experience in assisting thousands of Work and Travel Program participants, Janus has fully trained staff to provide the guidance and assistance you need to successfully complete the terms of this exchange visitor program. You will receive emails and/or phone calls throughout your stay so that we can monitor your progress, as well as see if you are having any problems or need assistance in achieving the objectives and terms of this Program.
9. Program Objectives The visitor is attempting in good faith to participate in the pre-arranged cross-cultural opportunities; The visitor is meeting the guidelines for making the most of his/her employment opportunity; The visitor is generally complying with the terms of his/her visa; The visitor is making progress in successfully adjusting to their new job and environment; and The visitor’s address and telephone number are up to date.
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12. Contingency Money – Whether participating in a Janus-placed or self-placed job, students are advised to bring $500 USD (we recommend that most of this amount be in U.S. Traveler’s checks to avoid the risk of loss or theft) to use in spending for food, clothes and other basic necessities for the first month of stay in the United States. The money might also be used for hotel accommodation and transportation to job site (depending on the date of arrival). .
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14. Overtime– Visitors can get paid overtime hours at some locations (not Theme Parks or seasonal employers) if the visitor worked more than 40 hours per week.
24. Before you get your first paycheck, you must first present a Social Security Application Letter showing that you have already applied for a Social Security Number.* Remember that according to the new rules of the Social Security Office, J-1 students must wait 10 business days after arrival before applying for a Social Security Number. Paychecks will probably be received after 3 – 4 weeks from first day of work*
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26. The cost of the insurance policy is included in your program fees
28. Janus will provide you with a copy of your insurance ID card and policy information in your DS-2019 folder from
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30. If you visit an emergency room for a non-emergency procedure, you are responsible for paying a $250 Deductible for the treatment.
31. Bring a small first aid kit and medicine with you to cover basic injuries and illnesses
32. Call insurance company toll free number or visit their website for pre-authorization before any visit to the doctor or if you have questions about your policy
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34. This is not a vacation. These are real jobs and they are going to be challenging and difficult. If you are not prepared to work hard like other employees, you will not succeed in this program.
35. If your expectations are to make a huge amount of $$ during the Program, then this Program is not for you.* If you intend to leave your employer and not fulfill your Job Agreement commitment, then your participation in the Program will be cancelled, and you will need to return home early. Your employer has agreed to hold a job open for you, until you are scheduled to arrive, and you are obligated to honor your Agreement with your employer. *
49. Not attending work when scheduled without valid excuse. If EV is sick, he/she must present a doctor’s report stating why he/she cannot work that day.
50. Insubordination to the manager.Physical and Psychological Conditions: If an Exchange Visitor has physical or psychological conditions that are harmful to the Exchange Visitor’s health and safety based on doctor’s recommendation, Janus International has the prerogative to cancel the program immediately.
52. For More Information Please call the following numbers: 1-866-249-3888; 1-804-876-3888 Or e-mail us at: student@janus-international.com Or fax us at: 1-804-876-3113
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Eligible Program Participants must be post-secondary students actively pursuing a degree or a full-time course of study at an accredited educational institution, or as that status is defined in the visitor’s home country.All eligible prospective participants will be required to interview with a Janus representative to ensure that the program is suitable to the participant’s background, needs, and experience.
The visitor is attempting in good faith to participate in the pre-arranged cross-cultural opportunities; The visitor is meeting the guidelines for making the most of his/her employment opportunity;The visitor is generally complying with the terms of his/her visa;The visitor is making progress in successfully adjusting to their new job and environment; andThe visitor’s address and telephone number are up to date.
Housing and Job Agreement Deposit - Refunded upon successful completion of Job Term if employer agrees that housing policies have been met and housing has been returned in acceptable condition. This deposit is not required by us for self-placement jobs, but a deposit may be required by the employer/housing you select. I-901 SEVIS Fee – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires the collection of this fee to help cover the costs of administering the program. This fee must be paid after you obtain your DS-2019, and you will need to present the receipt for this at your consulate interview and when entering the U.S. As a service, Janus may collect and handle your payment fee for you. See your Participant Manual for more information.
