现在我已来到申请签证这一部分了。
要是签证申请到了，我将在来临的三月与几位朋友越洋过海的飞去美国打工渡假长达四个月。
于是在此，想提供一些正确的资讯给对去美国打工渡假有兴趣的朋友
看了之后，要是有什么疑问可以留言问我哦！
#1 U must be a student(undergraduate/pursuing master degree)
If you want to join this program, you must have an university letter which assigned by you university to
proved that you are a student (undergraduate).
The last chance that you can join this program is within 6 months after your graduation.
You can apply before you graduate and go after you graduate.
However, there will be a risk that you might not be able to get the USA visa because they usually scared that people will *jump aeroplane* or *not coming back on due date*
But anyway, you no need to be too worry because a lot of students apply before their graduation and go after their graduation like me
Well, if you are now a master student or if you are going to pursue master degree, you are also eligible for
this program too.
However, u must be <30 years old and already there for at least 1 semester.
#2 Understand the program and talk to your parents
2.1 How long you can stay in the US
Students can stay in the US for 6 months the most. You are allowed to work for 2-4 months and travel for 1 month (maximum)
You can deicde which date that you wan to go and come back to Malaysia. (but sometimes need to
depends on the company, maybe some company need you go on particular day so they can come to fetch
you)
Everything is up to your own decision. Like me, I will go there in this coming March 2012 and came back to
Malaysia in the mid of July which means I will work for 4 months and travel for around 1 month.
You can decide how many months you want to work and how many days you wan to travel.
2.2 Which batch should I join for the WAT
Ok...so this is the question that i get in most of the time.
This program is actually open for all year long.
If you are interested to go in this year, you may join the spring/summer batch.
Spring batch starts from February to April while Summer batch starts from May to Sept
I'm not really sure for the Fall and Winter batch. You guys can always email Out of the box for any enquiries.
But for now, if you have sem break during May till Sept, or 4 months within May till Sept, you are
encouraged to join the summer batch.
2.3 When should i start applying?
The earliest u apply, the better.
Usually, for students who interested to join the summer batch, they are encouraged to apply since Nov 2011
till thereafter.
The earlier you apply, the more chance for u to get your desired job.
But if you are late, you don't need to worry as well because there are always job offers coming in.
2.4 Do I need to pay?
Yes. Of course.
The average total cost that u might needed is around RM10k.
RM3k = Programme fees (Processing fees, medical insurance, employment arrangement etc)
RM450 = US J1 Visa
RM4k-6k = Flight ticket, go n forth (You can either get it from OOTB or buy it urself)
USD 500 aka RM1600 = Pocket money
We are required to bring at least USD 500 into US because you will only get your pay check 2 weeks after you start working. Therefore, you might need some pocket money for daily expenses and transportation.
2.5 What kind of jobs available for WAT program?
My answer is : Holiday jobs!
Resort, themepark, restaurants, national park etc
2.6 Can I choose the job?
Yes! Once you joined the mailing list and applied with Out of the box, they will send to job offers to you from time to time.
You can choose from the list and response to them if you keen to.
2.7 Will the money the I earn in US able to cover the RM10k cost?
Well, it depends.
It actually depends on how many working hours that you work, did you get a 2nd job and how long you plan to travel.
The average working hours were ranged between 30-40 hours per week, USD 7-USD 10 per hour.
Some employer offers different wage for OT.
If your day job is not that tough, you can always go for 2nd job (find it yourself at the places nearby to your working place, but you need to get you first job's employer's permission first)
You will earn more if you get a 2nd job there.
And also, if you didn't travel much, you will definately bring some money back.
It really depends on how you plan your trip and what is most important for you~!
2.8 Where are we going to stay?
Don't worry. Everything is being take care by the agency.
Usually, the accomodation will be provided by the employer.
However, you will still need to pay to the rental.
My friends and I will going to Sequoia National Park and the rental rate is really really low, which is around USD 25 per week only, not included meals.
The rental rate is range between USD 20-USD 100 on average.
Some employer provide free meals as well. Even if they don't, we employees always get employee discounts from the employer.
Like us, we will get a discount meals.
That's the great thing working at national parks instead of working in big cities. The living cost is far away lower.
#3 Register yourself with Out of the Box (OOTB)
My friends and I are choosing the Out of the Box as my agent because this agency's staffs are very nice and really take good care of us. They will answer all questions patiently and make sure that u understand the whole thing before you pay the agency fees.
You can email info@outofthebox.com.my to register so that you will get more information and updates.
#4 Basic interview session with OOTB
Once you decided to join, you can apply through their website, http://usa.workandtravelusa.com.my/ and here's the time you pay RM100 (confirm your participation) to the agency.
You will have a very basic interview session with OOTB. Most probably through phone interviews.
#5 Interview session with the US employer
Once you decided to join and pass through the phone interview, you need to pay another RM250 to the agency for the job interview confirmation after you choose a job. Then, they will arrange the employer to meet up with you.
They will ask simple questions like what's your name, why you join this program, can you understand simple english etcetc.
Once you are hired, you will need to submit the documents (visa photo, application form, transcripts etc) as soon as possible and pay the remaining agency fees, which is around RM3100.
p/s: We just completed this stage and on the way proceed to next step.
#6 Visa interview
Once you submitted the documents and paid the remaining agency fees, they will arrange you for visa interview with US embassy at KL.
They will provide some guidelines for the interview session. (They ask me don't be too worry but I'm quite worry because I scared that my visa application is not approved)
#7 Book your flight ticket
Once you pass your visa interview， you can go ahead and book your flight ticket.
OOTB will quote the price for the ticket from their travelling agecny.
BUT, if you happened to stumble across airlines sites that provided cheaper flight tickets or you want go other country after you leave US and before you back to Malaysia, you can always go for it and buy it yourself.
#8 Finally, You are DONE!
so, now everythign is done and you can FLY now!
Enjoy your life there kao kao because it's like once in a life time!!!!
Important tips :
#1 Don't be too picky on the jobs la. All the jobs are almost the same. It will be tough if you always think that it is tough! #2 Don't try to take this opportunities to jump aeroplane or search for any business opportunities in US! You will definately fail the visa interview!!!!
#3 Try to get along with friends when you are in the US! There's nobody except friends!!!
#4 Don't think too much about how much you can bring back! Try to enjoy your life there!~
If you have anymore enquiries, you can always drop me a comment here or email OOTB info@outofthebox.com.my
Please email them for 100% answers if you have any doubts!
For those who are going which same like me, Congratulations and enjoy ur life kao kao there. Hope we can see there!
For those who are still considering, take your time and don't be rush. It's a 10k decision and it's a little bit far from Malaysia.
But still, please join if you have the chance!!!!
I am going soon now~! Hope you guys can come and join with me~!
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