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Summer Work and Travel: FY 2010

Background:

The Summer Work & Travel Exchange Program is designed as a postsecondary program where foreign students have the opportunity to work and travel in the United States for a four month period during their summer vacation. The program authorizes students to work to ensure that they have sufficient funds to pay for food and housing in the United States, while gaining exposure to life in America and improving English language skills. It is expected that students who participate in this program come to the United States to work. Students are expected to have sufficient funds to cover their initial living expenses in the U.S. until they start working.

There are no set guidelines for the amount of time a student should spend working versus the amount of time spent traveling. There is no formula for how long participants can be without work. If a student only wants to travel in the United States during the four months, then the Summer Work & Travel Program is not the appropriate category. In this case, the student would need to apply for a tourist visa (B-2 visa).

For more information about the Summer Work & Travel Program, please visit: http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/programs/swt.html.

A list of frequently asked questions can also be found at: http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/private/swt_faq.html

COMING SOON: Starting on February 1, 2010, all nonimmigrant visa applicants in Turkey must submit the new Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, via the internet at least two business days before their visa interview. That means applicants with nonimmigrant visa interviews on February 1 must submit a completed DS-160 no later than January 28. The DS-160 will replace current nonimmigrant visa application forms DS-156, 157, and 158. Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions about the DS-160. Please check back here in the coming days for additional information and instructions regarding the DS-160.

PLEASE NOTE: All nonimmigrant visa applicants with interview appointments before February 1, 2010, should continue according to the current process. The DS-160 will not be accepted by Consular Sections in Turkey until February 1.

Procedural Guidelines for FY2010:

• There is no requirement for students interested in the Summer Work & Travel Program to make arrangements through a local agent. For a listing of U.S.-based sponsors, please see: http://eca.state.gov/jexchanges/index.cfm?fuseaction=record.list&cat=12
• We will consider all applications equally, whether the applicant is applying independently or through a local Turkish agent (see below).

• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their on-line application is completed accurately. (Be certain to indicate that you are applying for a Student/Exchange Visitor Visa.)

• Applicants for SWT must also pay their on-line SEVIS fee at: www.FMJfee.com at least 72 hours in advance of appointment date. For more information about SEVIS please visit: http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/sevis.html and http://www.ice.gov/sevis/factsheet/090104_fs.htm

• The applicant or their designated agent will pay the application fee and schedule an appointment via our call center.

• Local agencies that wish to be listed on the U.S. Consulate General website as agencies assisting applicants on SWT may contact us at studentvisa_istanbul@state.gov

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