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FAQ

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  • What is the english level needed to apply for the J1 Training program?

    The level required is upper intermediate or advanced. Your english level will be tested both orally and written.

  • Will I always work in the same position?

    Because it is an internship, the idea is that you rotate, but the hiring company will define this point.

  • Can I apply for a second job?

    In this program that is not a possibility.

  • Where in the USA I can get job offers from?

    There may be offers from any state in the USA.

  • At what time of year can I apply?

    Anytime.

  • Who processes the J1 visa?

    The processes of obtaining the visa is done by the applicant. We will help you in all the steps and with all the documents to be presented at the US Embassy to get the visa.

  • What is the cost of the J1 visa?

    USD 160.

  • Can they deny me the J1 visa?

    Yes, although it is not frequent. The percetage of denied visas is less than 1%.

  • What does the program cost include?

    Preparing your resume and the telephone interview with your employer in English. Step by step guide, including obtaining the visa, airfare and medical insurance. Contract in an internship rented in the United States. Guide for obtaining the J1 visa at the Embassy of the United States. Advice for the purchase of airfare and Airport pick -up in the United States (subject to availability). Housing provided by the contracting company or accommodation for 2-4 weeks in the hotel to work (subject to availability, only for hospitality and gastronomy internships). Assistance in obtaining Social Security number. Assistance to open a bank account in the United States. Tutoring during the duration of the internship.

  • Does this program include airticket?

    No, but includes the possibility of acquiring it to InterLatina. You can choose the company in which you prefer to fly and the paying method.

  • What is the Social Security Number?

    It's the personal number you need if you work legally in the USA. You will be able to get it once you arrive at the USA. For more info, go to www.ssa.gov

  • How will the employer interview me?

    Via telephone or Skype.

  • Are there extra costs apart from the program and the airticket?

    Yes. The written english exam has a costo of US$ 50. US$ 180 in concept of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor System). J1 VISA US$ 160. Money for the first months in the USA.

  • How many hours per week will work and what will the pay be?

    Your working week will be between 35-40 hours per week average. Additional hours will be paid as overtime at one and a half the value of the regular time. The contracts typically vary between different companies, but the average is between US $ 7 and US $ 10 to US $ 15 per hour , depending on your qualifications and experience.

  • How long does the process take?

    From the moment we receive your documents to your departure to the United States, the process can take between 12 to 14 weeks. In some cases, it may be sooner, depending on the availability of vacancies at any given time.

  • I want to apply for hospitality and gastronomy internships. ¿Which companies does InterLatina work with?

    InterLatina offers applicants internships in hotels of four and five star hotels in different parts of the United States. Some of the brands we work with are Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Renaissance, Inter-continental, Sheraton and Fairmont among others.

  • Is it possible to extend the program for more than 18 months?

    No.

  • If I am not a student, can I take the program?

    Yes, you can do the program from the second year of the degree or received from the degree!

  • In what areas are internships offered?

    The internship must be related to your career! It can be Gastronomy, hospitality, tourism, architecture, design, agriculture, marketing, systems and others.

  • What is the initial documentation necessary to carry out Training USA?

    You will only need a CV in English, your ID or Passport and the contract with Interlatina signed

  • What does the cost of Training USA not include?

    The program does not include: SEVIS, visa, airfare and the cost of living in the USA.

  • What is SEVIS?

    SEVIS is a tax from the American government that serves to control schools, universities and exchange programs that welcome foreigners and also foreigners during their stay in the United States.