Employers
A U.S. Department of State Designated Sponsor, American Exchange Organization facilitates work and travel of international students to the U.S. With representatives in over 20 countries on all continents, AmerEx has been sponsoring international students from all over the world to work in a wide variety of industries and jobs for more than 20 years.
Benefits
As an Employer, there are many advantages to host international students. As a Department of State Designated Sponsor, AmerEx is trained and committed to following all government rules and regulations.
Screening, interviewing and evaluation
Enriching your work environment through cultural diversity
English language testing
Support throughout the entire process
Complete Visa and document processing
Comprehensive criminal & background checks
Summer
Work & Travel
Work & Travel
During their stay, Participants work for your company and are paid at your regular wages.
Working with American Exchange Organization (AmerEx) is not only a simple & streamlined program, but we also guarantee no fees to your company for participation in the program.
AmerEx places qualified international college students with U.S. employers during the spring, summer or winter term for three-to-four month periods of authorized work during your peak season.
In order to find the most qualified Participants for each location, AmerEx conducts thorough screenings of each Participant including background checks and English testing. We also coordinate the student's arrival to your work site and provide them, and your company, with support throughout the duration of the program.
Working with American Exchange Organization (AmerEx) is not only a simple & streamlined program, but we also guarantee no fees to your company for participation in the program.
AmerEx places qualified international college students with U.S. employers during the spring, summer or winter term for three-to-four month periods of authorized work during your peak season.
In order to find the most qualified Participants for each location, AmerEx conducts thorough screenings of each Participant including background checks and English testing. We also coordinate the student's arrival to your work site and provide them, and your company, with support throughout the duration of the program.
Process
AmerEx strives to assure all Employers an efficient and simple process. Your time is valuable and we make it our priority to spare our US employer any excess paperwork and urdensome procedures.
Application
Contact AmerEx to discuss your hiring needs
Complete & submit the application and Cooperation Agreement
Recruitment
AmerEx recruits, screens, and conducts background checks on all potential employees — so you don't have to!
AmerEx selects the best-fting candidate for your positions
Visa
AmerEx processes Participant application and documents
Participants meet with their Consulates to obtain their Visa
Job Offer
Employer signs the Job Offer for each Participant
AmerEx coordinates Participant arrival information
Program
Employer provides training and assistance to Participant
AmerEx provides continued support throughout program
Post-Program
Provide feedback to AmerEx
Negotiate cooperation terms for the next season
Application
Contact AmerEx to discuss your hiring needs
Complete & submit the application and Cooperation Agreement
Recruitment
AmerEx recruits, screens, and conducts background checks on all potential employees — so you don't have to!
AmerEx selects the best-fit candidate for your positions
Visa
AmerEx processes Participant application and documents.
Participants meet with their Consulates to obtain their Visa
Job Offer
Employer signs the Job Offer for each Participant
AmerEx coordinates Participant arrival information
Program
Employer provides training and assistance to Participant
AmerEx provides continued support throughout program
Post-Program
Provide feedback to AmerEx
Negotiate cooperation terms for the next season
Employer FAQs
Employers are not required to pay any program or service fees to participate in the program. The only expense required of you is the salary paid directly to the Participants.
The J-1 Visa is issued to oversea visitors for educational and cultural exchange purposes. The J-1 Visa category was established by the U.S. government through the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 in order to promote the foreign policy objectives of the U.S. and to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries through educational and cultural activities.
In general, they are University students 18 to 28 years old, with an intermediate to advanced level of English.
Participants arrive during their University vacations and are employed for periods between 2 and 4 months.
Our Participants come from all over the world – and we continue to add countries each season! The majority of our students come from countries in Eastern Europe, South America, and Asia. (The season you participate in determines what countries your Participants are from.)
You must pay international employees the same wage you would pay an American employee doing the same job. Participants expect to work an average of 32-40 hours a week and are allowed to work overtime.
AmerEx asks that Employers assist as much as possible in locating and securing housing for Participants. Familiarity with your local area and the accessibility to your worksite aids in selecting the most suitable housing arrangement for the Participants. You are not required to pay for their accommodations or provide free housing, as they are responsible for paying their own rent.
AmerEx accepts Employer Applications on a rolling basis. There is no set deadline. Contact us today to find out if there are still Participants available for the coming season!
Work and Travel Participants are recruited year-round to arrive during one of three designated program seasons: Spring, Summer, and Winter. Participants begin applying for a given season 6-9 months in advance (they go though a vigorous screening process to ensure you get the most qualified Participants).
In order to make sure AmerEx meets your needs, we recommend contacting your Employer Relations Coordinator at least 2-3 months in advance.
In order to make sure AmerEx meets your needs, we recommend contacting your Employer Relations Coordinator at least 2-3 months in advance.
Employers must:
• Have an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Provide a copy of Business License
• Provide Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Complete the required AmerEx documentation
• Have an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Provide a copy of Business License
• Provide Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Complete the required AmerEx documentation
Yes. All Work and Travel program Participants MUST obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) in order to work legally in the United States. Students may apply for a Social Security card at the Social Security office nearest to their place of employment, upon arrival in the United States. They will receive a receipt showing they have applied for a Social Security card, allowing them to work legally in the U.S. until their card arrives. The card should arrive within 3-6 weeks.
Participants on a J-1 Visa are considered non-resident aliens. All Participants on the Work & Travel program are required to pay federal, state and local taxes. Social Security (FICA), Medicare or federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes SHOULD NOT BE DEDUCTED from the students' paychecks. Contact AmerEx should you have any questions regarding taxes.
Yes. All Participants are insured with emergency medical and travel insurance upon their arrival to the U.S.
Our Participants undergo English-language testing throughout their application process and have intermediate-to-advanced levels of English skills. Note that there may be language barriers while the Participant acclimates to the United States, which is likely to include slang and employer/industry specific jargon.
Yes, students are welcome to participate again during one of the next seasons, provided they still meet program eligibility requirements.
Participants are subject to the same laws and regulations as their U.S. counterparts.
Yes. AmerEx offers on-going support for employers and Participants alike. Our Employer Relations Team, Program Administration Team, and 24-hour emergency service ensure every problem is resolved efficiently and professionally. Employers also benefit from the dedicated support provided by their own Employer Relations Coordinator who is knowledgeable about the details and needs of your specific company and is specifically assigned to assist you from beginning to end.