USA J1 – 12 Months Program

• Candidates holding either a 3 or 4-year relevant degree in hospitality, or a 3-year relevant diploma in hospitality, are invited to apply for this visa.
• Applicants who have finished 12th grade or higher and possess a 1 or 2-year relevant diploma, coupled with 5 years of related departmental experience, are also eligible.

J-1 Intern:

• Must be currently enrolled in a hospitality-related post-secondary institution outside the U.S.
• Or have graduated within the past 12 months.

J-1 Trainee:

• Must have a degree or professional certificate from a foreign institution and at least one year of related work experience outside the U.S.
• Or have five years of related work experience outside the U.S. (without a degree).

4- & 5-Star Hotel / Resort Properties / Stand Alone Restaurants / Michelin Star Restaurants.

Culinary / F&B Service / Front Office.

• Culinary/FO – 12/hrto18/hr to 18 /hrto18/hr (average range, depending on the state and hotel property)
• F&B – 7/hrto11/hr to 11 /hrto11/hr + tips (tips depend on individual performance at the hotel property)

Taking an average of 15$/hr as an example, here's how the earnings and savings work out:

15$/hr × 8 hrs/day × 22 days/month × 85 (Exchange Rate)

Note: Earnings/savings may vary depending on per-hour pay, state, and city.

Overtime: Employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for any hours over 40 per week (federal law under the FLSA). For an average of 15/hr,theemployermustpay22.7/hr, the employer must pay 22.7 /hr,theemployermustpay22.7/hr if working hours exceed 40 hrs/week.

National Holidays: Employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular hourly wage, or given a compensatory day off later. For 15/hr,thatworksoutto22.7/hr, that works out to 22.7 /hr,thatworksoutto22.7/hr.

Above calculations are made considering an 85 Rs/$ rate. Costing may change as per dollar rate fluctuations.

Payment notes:

1. Registration fees must be settled at the time of registration.
2. Following the allocation of placement, program fees will be conveyed to foreign sponsors through forex payment. The student gets a maximum of 10 days to settle the payment after the invoice is received.
3. Split payments are not accepted; the student must make a full payment.
4. Air tickets must be acquired after visa approval.

• Updated CV
• BSc All Marksheets (S.S.C, H.S.C)
• BSc Convocation
• Passing Certificate
• Passport (1st Page & Last Page)
• Experience Letter
• Industrial Training (6 Months)
• Offer Letter, Salary Slip (3 months)
• Vaccine Certificate
• Video (Introducing yourself) – more than 5 minutes
• Aadhar Card and PAN Card

All documents should be sent in one email as a colour scan — proper scan, no mobile photos.

Registration Fees

• Initial Fee: INR 25,000/- (Non-Refundable)

If Interested / Selected in Hotel Interviews

1. Hotel Choices – Students will receive three hotel options (initially) for interviews. They must research the hotel using platforms like Google, hotel websites, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
2. Confirmation – Students must respond to the invitation email with written confirmation of their interest.
3. First Choice Policy – If a student chooses the first hotel and is selected, they must accept the offer and begin the visa process; no further options will be provided. If a student wishes to change hotels after selection, a $500 fine will apply.

If Not Selected 4. Response Requirement – If a student researches the hotel options and decides they are not interested, they must provide written confirmation with a valid reason. They will then receive another hotel option. 5. Failure to Respond – Failing to reply with a reason may result in a 90-day hold on the process, during which other students will be prioritized for hotel options. 6. Backing Out – If a student wishes to withdraw after the choice given (for the initial 3 choices only) and before the interview, the registration fee will be refunded. After the interview (regardless of selection), no refund will be issued if they back out.

Visa Fees

• Initial Visa Fee: $185 (Non-Refundable, subject to dollar rate fluctuations)
• 2nd Attempt Visa Fee: $185 (Non-Refundable)
• DS Reprint Charges: $320 (Non-Refundable)

Other Non-Refundable Costs

• Out of the total amount of $5,405, $1300 to $1800 is non-refundable and allocated to foreign sponsors and agencies for legal costs.
• The refund process requires 60 U.S. working days (assuming a five-day work week) upon the student's submission of a refund request along with proof of transaction made during registration.