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Your friends are probably your best resource. "rickshaw"? I would think human rights folks would be all over that one.Quote:
I said it because I have many friends which bring $1000-2000 home, working as cook and as rickshaw (excluding their living in USA and program payments).
an interesting job
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Russian is my native language.
>Один вопрос, можно ли в английском вот так однословно отвечать?
Не всегда. В вашем случае нужно сказать I agree. Когда во фразе есть глагол, нужно имя сущ. или местоимение. Short-form adj. too, like согласен.
When you answer a question like this, you have to give a reason that is *really* what THEY want, and not what you actually want... You should "want" something that is good for them. I suggest that you say something like this:
- Improve my understanding of the US style hospitality for which Disney World is famous.
- Help in any way I can to give all Disney World visitors the experience of a lifetime! I'd be particularly happy to assist Russian speakers should the need arise. I am a native Russian speaker.
- Improve my spoken and written English and gain an insight into American culture and traditions.
(you should never mention money, even if that's the only reason you are interested in the job.....)
Very cunning, Hanna. And very true. :)
I wonder what's the point of all these questions, when it's obvious that people have to lie to look better, and employers know that people are lying. Or do they really believe in all this gibberish?
On second thought, "gibberish" is too strong a word, probably, because people still express their own opinions and desires, only sugarcoat it a bit, and add quite a lot of flattery. For example, "having interesting job" translates nicely into what you wrote, indeed, and it's not an outright lie.
I hope they were velo rickshaws, at least. Not the running ones.
n8m...
Let's say you do get paid $10 per hour and you work the normal 40 hour work week. Even if you claim you are exempt from taxes as you are a student and a foreigner, you may still have to pay some taxes (like in California) and that comes out of your paycheck.
So, your gross earnings for one week is $400 minus taxes in California your net paycheck would be about $388. Out of that you will have to have some expenses. Even if you are lucky enough to find a job where you can get a free meal (many only let you have a discount off the cost of the meal) you still need to eat the other times during the day and on your days off.
You also have your housing expenses (and maybe utilities if they are not included) and laundry and sundry items (shampoo, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, etc.). And let's assume you can actually walk to work so you are not spending any money on transportation. AND you don't travel ANYWHERE to sight see while you are here. You still have eaten away at a good portion of that $388.
Now one more thing... you are paying a fee to CCUSA AND the costs for both Visas AND the flight to and from Belarus AND the ground transportation to and from the airport in the U.S. How much is all of that going to cost you? Are you certain you will break even in only three or four months? How much of the $4,600 that you might earn in three months have you already lost before you even set foot in the US?
If your goal is to be able to send money home and not lose any money on this, I am not certain it will happen.
If your goal is to come to the US and be able to have an experience, practice your English, travel and so forth... and maybe not lose money on the trip...that is more realistic.
You can get by on the cheap (I'm one who lived on pasta nightly for months when I was younger so I could make ends meet) but even if you do, you might still have a hard time. And if you do decide to travel and see more of the US while you are here, or go to the movies or the beach or something.... you wouldn't want to feel guilty about doing so and not sending what little money you have back home.
@gromozeka: Well in England at least (and the US) everyone pretends that they mean/believe these types of statements... I think the "point" is to prove that you can "play the game", that you are comfortable with blagging and that you understand what their priorities are, and don't have any illusions. You can hint at your real reasons as long as you pay due to what they want to hear. I think some people do mean it (nurses, teachers, social workers), but not those who work in private corporations. The higher you get on the "corporate ladder" the more BS you have to be able to produce...
@rockzmom: I share your worries.... Not sure if he can follow all that you wrote though. Without adequate language / culture skills, the participants will end up with the jobs that are just one step up from what illegals have, but still paying taxes.,. I suspect the same as you do; this will be a real culture shock and it will be very hard to save money in the US, or even earn enough money for anything but living expenses. What happens if he can't find a job? He has to go back with nothing but set back a grand or two. If this project is intended to help young people have a nice and productive stay in America, then they should provide more assistance to the participants.
The thing is, you don't need a program to go to Germany. As far as I can imagine, you just need to go to Poland and catch a bus/coach to Germany. Inside of the EU there are no border checks at land crossings (train/bus). You can travel anywhere you want.Quote:
There are no Germany or England programs available for (to) me.
You couldn't get a legal job but you could definitely get an illegal job that would pay as much as you'd get in America, probably more. The minimum wage in Germany is 10 Euro per hour. Such jobs are builder, in a restaurant or in agriculture. If someone is caught by immigration police, there is no punishment or problem - they would just say; "you don't have a work permit, go home." It is the employer who gets punished and has to pay a fee. When they find an illegal worker they sometimes do nothing, and sometimes buy the person a ticket home.
I am not saying this is good or right.... But that is what I would do if I was Belarussian and wanted to make Euros or Dollars fast. I would not go to the USA - it's too far away, costs too much and has less social welfare than the EU.
The very best way to take care of your future is to get a good education.
I lost 2000 $ (program cost + all documents (visas, permitions, sevis...). It's important for me to learn English, see american culture, american lifestyle.., but I want to earn money too. I want to find "golden mean" (золотая середина). rest vs earningQuote:
Сколько из $ 4,600, что вы могли бы заработать в три месяца вы уже потеряли прежде чем вы даже ступить в США?
As I said, A lot of people (Much people) came back with overearning program(окупили программу). And they're not work too hard as we can imagine.
I'm trying to get in touch with some of the Belorussian "kids" that have stayed here. They all survived and came back for second and third summers. Natalia is a citizen in Chicago now.
There is a private group that helps J-1 kids get housing for $100 a week on the outer Cape.
Agency - LOWER CAPE J-1 SUMMER HOST HOUSING PROGRAM
Bread $2, Gallon of Milk $4. Sponsor programs have insurance. Ride a bike, I see swarms of them in the summer and I make sure "my kids" get good deals AND lights so they don't get hit by cars. Some larger resorts have housing at an OK rate.
Work in a Mom & Pop restaurant and hotel; better pay, work and yes a meal. A business owner will treat you better than a manager at a chain. Corporate places pay based upon Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. FLCDataCenter.com Small businesses round up to the nearest dollar.
This is an example of jobs available. Not a bad place to work.
Cape Cod vacation rentals, Cape Cod hotels, lodging and weddings
Over 2,100 J-1 students worked on Cape Cod in 2009. Don't worry too much, you'll be fine wherever you go...
Disney: I've worked in the Hospitality biz for 10 years off and on and have met former Disney employees. Favorite thing? Quitting Mouse Town. Orlando is brutally hot 95° in the summer with humidity that takes your breath away. I've spent a few summers in Florida.
Rickshaws: There are Pedi-Cabs in a few cities. Good job if you are fit. Don't try this in Boston if you value your life. Provincetown has them. Google Provincetown, it might be a lot to adjust to; plenty of work there though.
Very true! This is the disease that has gripped America. People lie to them selves and lie to get jobs. People step over each other to tell the biggest lie and the employers approve of all this. People believe their own lies now. It is a form of political correctness. This is why I would advise Russians not to go to America or most other Western countries, like Britain.
n8m.... okay, I hear you. I guess that begs the question then of what types of jobs did all these people have while there were in the U.S. and earning all this money and not spending everything on living here AND where did they do this? It would seem that would be a great starting point. Just as capecoddah is going to try and get in touch with past employees to get information, you should find out from others who have done this HOW and WHERE they did it.
Then, you can post that information and we can hopefully tell you more about the jobs and locations from our points of view so you have a more complete picture and make an informed decision.
Sound like a plan? :)
okay.
I Tell something about friends who were in America by this program.
Nadya - worked in WildWood for 2 monthes, lived for 2.5 monthes. Brought home $700, bought in America some clothes, photocamera ($600). Worked as housekeeper. She payd few for house and payd nothing for a meal.
Andrey - worked in some part of New-York as rickshaw. Brought home near $2000-$3000.
Fedya - worked in Casino as a special technician, cleaning floors. He was work hard without weekends (без выходных). He was overworking. His wage was $8.5 per hour. Brought $2000 excluding program payments. Lived near Florida in small town.
Anton - worked as cock. Окупил программу.
There was happy examples. Also I can show you worse examples, when people went in minus ("уходили в минус"), but I will not do this.
When you'll answer me, please mark in red my mistakes in quote.
I have done my best and did not know where the red marker was, so tried to put things in bold and underline them.
When you say "got into minus" I think you mean "got into debt". (debt is pronounced det).
Also, cock/penis= пенис (I got this Russian off google translate, so it may be wrong)
You may have meant "cook"?
"correct me, please. I'm a Russian native speaker (can I say "I'm a Russian native"?)"
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okay.
I will tell you something about my friends who were in America with this program.
Nadya - worked in WildWood (New Jersey?) for 2 monthes (it's hard to see the correction, but months does not have an e) and lived for 2.5 monthes. She brought home $700 and while in America she boughtin Americasome clothes and a, photocamera ($600). She worked as a housekeeper. She payd (payed)(in American English it is spelled... paid)few for housevery little for rent (or you could say housing) and paid nothing forameals.
Andrey - worked in some part of New-York as a rickshaw. He brought homeneararound $2000-$3000.
Fedya - worked in Casino as a special technician, cleaning floors. Hewasworked hard without weekends off (без выходных). He wasoverworking overtime. His wage was $8.5 per hour. He brought home $2000 excluding program payments. He lived near Florida in small town.
Anton - worked as cock (a cook). Окупил программу.
There wasThese are happy examples. Also I can show you worse examples, when people went in minus (got into debt ) ("уходили в минус"), but I will not do this.
When you answer me, please mark in red my mistakes in quote
it is a little difficult to make the corrections using quotes. I usually don't use the color RED as it reminds people of school and bad memories;however, for you, I will try to remember :)
@n8m, серьёзно, тебе нужно расставить приоритеты. Ты хочешь, как мне кажется, совместить несовместимое.
Если ты хочешь заработать деньги, поверь, гораздо проще их заработать в России. Приезжай в Москву и молоти на здоровье. Те же деньги (если не большие) можно заработать и здесь, при этом ты сильно сэкономишь на проезде.
К тому же, у нас, вроде, безвизовый режим.
Если же главное -- выучить язык -- тогда да, язык лучше учить в стране с носителями. Ты же, как мне кажется, пытаешься и рыбку съесть и ...
I wish Ramil had done a J-1 summer with me. He would have great stories!
Maybe Rocksmom has a spare bedroom to rent for less than market?
It's difficult to express the Я люблю for J-1 Kids...
Olgaa a member of the forums has been here but she is too Moscow cool now.
Annya, Irina-1 Irina-2 Natalia, Tania, Tatania, Roman, Max, and Dima are the Belorussians that have spent a day/night at my house. I think I have forgotten a few too.
The Russian list is huge.
I had 20 or so cards for my father's funeral that I had to translate. These idiot J-1 kids are my friends.
I look forward to your visit.
Hmmm.....
Capecoddah, you have mentioned your business so many times now that I think you should clarify exactly what it is that you do... I can't be the only person who can't work it out and is getting curious.
I thought at first that you were running an orphanage or a summer camp. But later, it sounded more like you were talking about domestic staff.
What precisely are these people are actually doing for you? Are you talking about maids and gardeners? Or are they cleaners, reception and room services at a hotel or B&B that you are running? Or waiters at a restaurant that you own?
If you are running a business that requires seasonal staff then I think you should really consider saving an opening for n8m!
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So after reading n8m:s post, I got interested in what you can actually get for $1000 in Belarus. The first thing I found out that as a Belarussian citizen you can stay at a Belarussian sanatorium for almost 2 months
(!) or 3 weeks if you are an EU citizen. Interesting.... Would be quite healthy after that I imagine!
Ahhh, if only I could... then I could have first hand help with this darn book that I believe I will never finish. I guess I haven't talked enough about my hubby's family who lives with me! It is due to them that my girls still share a bedroom!
But.. from my book research, I have found some "houses" in New York City he might be able to stay for a short period of time or if he just wants to visit the city for a few days! I had not even thought about them until now!
Seafarers & International House
Seafarers & International House : Guest House
Menno House
- Long-term residents
The Penington Friends House
Penington Friends House in New York City Long Term Residence
Расставил. В америку я еду по-любому. Про деньги вроде уже написал, что хочу заработать по возможности больше. Ведь можно работать официантом за 5 $ в час и поваром за 8$ в час (для примера). Оба случая вполне возможны для J1 студентов. Я стремлюсь ко второму варианту.Quote:
I haven't got any bad memories of school)Quote:
I usually don't use the color RED as it reminds people of school and bad memories
@n8m, серьёзно, тебе нужно расставить приоритеты. Ты хочешь, как мне кажется, совместить несовместимое.
Если ты хочешь заработать деньги, поверь, гораздо проще их заработать в России. Приезжай в Москву и молоти на здоровье. Те же деньги (если не большие) можно заработать и здесь, при этом ты сильно сэкономишь на проезде.
К тому же, у нас, вроде, безвизовый режим.
Если же главное -- выучить язык -- тогда да, язык лучше учить в стране с носителями. Ты же, как мне кажется, пытаешься и рыбку съесть и ...
capecoddah
i'm sorry, but i didn't understand anything in your post. What you wanted to say? For who's visit you look forward? (maybe i'm stupid:))
n8m, мы пишем деньги не как "5 $" не как "8$", а с символом ПЕРЕД числом. $8.00.
я знаю. Просто обратил внимание, как кто-то из англоязычных здесь написал знак $ после цифры и подумал, что так тоже можно.
I live on Cape Cod (surprise), it's a seasonal beach resort area of 15 towns. In the summer, I have worked for motels as an assistant manager for the past 10 years. The full season runs April to November, busiest from June to September. That's when we hire J-1 kids. A medium size place might hire 6 maids and a couple guys (help landscape, maintenance, etc.) for the day shift. I usually get at least a maid and houseboy to work at night too.
There are probably 8 restaurants for every motel (one page of motels in my town, 8 pages of restaurants). They need people to work in High Season too. They vary in size from 20 to 200 seats.
Falmouth, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Chatham and Provincetown have the most jobs. Last year 2100+ J-1s came to the Cape.
Personally, I'm looking to change properties this season. It's just time for a change. In the past, I used to take care of the J-1 kids and the manager took care of H2-b visas. I'm not going to do it this year, not yet anyway.
I'll help as best as I can. Get a GUARANTEED job, not a "Job Offer". You will be able to find a second job one you arrive.
So there is a lot of unemployment in America, right? Why don't regular Americans take these jobs?
n8m, позвольте вопрос. 8$ в час вам предлагает компания по обмену или вы сами на это расчитываете?
В 2011 проблематично будет найти работу с такой зарплатой
So it's a legitimate job that nobody will take because they think it is "laughable". What is your view then, on temporary workers who take such jobs?
n8m: If you want to make money to bring back home, it is smarter to go to Germany than to the USA. It does not cost very much for you to get there, and you can make more money than in the USA.
I think you should search for a forum for Russian speaking people in Germany and discretely ask them about the possibilities for getting a job there. England would be another possibility, but it is harder to get to, unless you could get a tourist visa.
Employers are hesistant to even offer these jobs to Americans because of what Eric said. I personally would rather take nearly any job then take unemployment. This is a belief that is not shared by many Americans...because they are spoiled. Also from what i have observed in the US is you are only as good as your last job. You take an $8/hr job you are starting back from the first rung of the ladder. I think there is dignity in work and i dont think its laughable.Quote:
So there is a lot of unemployment in America, right? Why don't regular Americans take these jobs?
Also unemployment benefits run out at one year (possibly less than a year, I'm not sure).
Looks like the federal minimum wage is $7.25 but some states have made it higher.List of U.S. minimum wages - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
>кто-то из англоязычных здесь написал знак $ после цифры
We do not write the dollar sign after the number. It is incorrect to do so. I think this is true for the British pound sign as well.
Hi! I've returned.
Now I'm looking for any (may be fake) job offer. To get my work permission I must have job offer. In fact I mustn't work by this job offer. When I'll in America I'll can go to another job. I and my fake employer both will not suffer from it. But fake job offer is guarantee for me to get DS2019 work permit and J1-visa. My firm (or sposnor) can call to employer and check information only. Can anybody help me?
Correct language and sense mistakes, please. This letter I'll send to employer. What do you think about it?
"Hello. My name is Fyodor Khruschov. I'll come to america this summer with 3 my friends as J1 students. We would like to work in McDonalds because there are no such restaurants in our town. We know about friendly atmosphere in McDonalds and would like to work in such team. We'll accept all your requierements. Can we work with you this summer? "
Thanks a lot.
because there are no such restaurants in our town. We'll accept all your requierements. Can we work with you this summer?
n8m.. I'm not certain I like what I've done with this... but it is the best I can think of right now. I'll try to look at it again later on or maybe someone else can edit my edits?
Большое спасибо, Rockzmom.
How can i get an ID card in U.S? I heard that the copy of my "birth note" (свидетельство о рождении) is needed. And then I'll can get an ID card? What special rights I'll get with ID card?
n8m,
My first question would be if you are only going to be here a short time, why would you need an ID card? There is no real benefit to having one (except making it easier to cash your paycheck) and since 9/11 the hoops you will have to jump through in order to get one for no real reason, is not really worth it. You can use your passport or if they give you a separate Visa not in your Passport, or your Social Security Card, as proof to who you are. Depending upon where you work, you might even get a Work ID.
If you are going to be here long term (a year) and are going to be living at the same address, then yes, obtain an ID card.
Each state has their own rules.
In Maryland, you need FIVE documents and many of the options you will have no way of obtaining:
Sources of ProofQuote:
Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.
If you are using a name other than your birth name, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court name change order.
The Identification Card will be mailed to your Maryland address on record.
Please pay close attention to the expiration date of your Maryland Identification Card. The MVA is not obligated to remind you when it is time to reapply for an Identification Card.
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Effective June 1, 2009, a new applicant for a learner’s permit, license, moped operator’s permit or identification card must present (1) document to prove age and identity, (1) document to prove they possess a valid, verifiable Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of ineligibility for an SSN, (1) document to prove lawful status and (2) residency documents. Applicant must bring original documents or copies certified by the issuing agency. If the Source Documented presented does not include applicant's full name, an additional source document must be presented to reflect the applicant's full name. Photocopies, notarized copies, and documents with alterations or erasures will not be accepted. If any document is damaged, torn, overly worn, etc., the applicant may be required to obtain a replacement.
Minor applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and the parent or legal guardian must cosign the minor's application. The cosigner must provide acceptable proof of relationship to the minor. Acceptable source of proof of relationship can be a birth certificate or current tax return which shows dependency.
Source Documents for Age and Identity
• Original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) or equivalent agency in the applicant's state of birth (U.S. or territorial)* NOTE: Birth documents issued by a hospital, notifications of birth registration, birth registration cards, and foreign birth certificates are not accepted.
NOTE: Puerto Rican Birth Certificates issued PRIOR to July 1, 2010 will no longer be accepted as of October 31, 2010. For more information...
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport*
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Form FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545*
• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, issued by the U.S. DHS*
• Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or N-570 issued by the U.S. DHS*
• Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561 issued by the U.S. DHS*
• Unexpired employment authorization documents (EAD), Form I-766 or I-688B issued by the U.S. DHS*
• Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, U.S. visa (unexpired or expired) affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the U.S*
• Unexpired employment authorization documents (EAD)*
*Also satisfies lawful presence requirements.
NOTE: Only the above age and identity documents are acceptable at this time. Other documents may be added in the future if deemed acceptable by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and acceptable by the Administration.
Documentation of a valid, verifiable SSN or proof of ineligibility
• Original Social Security (SS) Card; or
• W-2 form, not more than 18 months old; or
• SSA-1099 form, not more than 18 months old; or
• Non-SSA-1099 form, not more than 18 months old; or
• Pay stub bearing the applicant’s name and SSN, not more than 3 months old; or
• Documentation demonstrating non-work authorized status; or
• Other proof of ineligibility for an SSN acceptable by the Administration.
• The name(s) on the actual Social Security Card or other acceptable document used to provide proof of a valid, verifiable SSN or proof of ineligibility MUST match the source document(s) used to provide proof of the applicants' Age and Identity and licensure if required.
(For information on how to apply for a social security number, please visit Social Security Number and Card).
Source Documents for Lawful Status **
If the identity document does not also satisfy proof of lawful presence, the applicant must present another document issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agencies demonstrating lawful status and determined to be acceptable by the Administration.
All documents presented for proof of lawful status must be verified by the Department of Homeland Security through their SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) Program. This verification may not be able to be completed on the day of your visit and may require additional verification which can take up to 3 weeks to complete. Please take this processing time into account when planning to get a product.
**The valid U.S. visa that is affixed to a foreign passport may be unexpired or expired. The foreign passport and the I-94 must be unexpired and verifiable though the Department of Homeland Security.
Source Documents for Maryland Residency
To establish residency, an applicant for a learner’s permit, license, moped operator’s permit or identification card, must present at least two of the following source documents. The documents may not be from the same business, company or agency. The address on the applicant’s Maryland residency sources must match the address on the application. A post office box may be used only in conjunction with a resident’s address if it is in the same zip code area. The use of a private mail drop is not permitted.
• Maryland vehicle registration card or title;
• Utility, telephone or cable/satellite TV bill;
• Checking or savings account statement;
• Life insurance card or policy (over 3 years old);
• Property tax bill or receipt;
• Mortgage account or proof of home ownership;
• Residential rental contract (apartment lease or other rental of real property);
• First class mail from a federal, state or local government agency (to include the contents and envelope); MVA mail is not acceptable;
• Copy of federal or MD income tax return filing not more than 18 months old, with proof of filing;
• Installment contract from a bank or other financial institution;
• Sales tax or business license;
• Major credit card bill;
• Residential service contract (refers to services performed at the address of residence; for example, cable or satellite television, TV repairs, lawn service or exterminator contract);
• Cancelled check with imprinted name and address;
• Voter registration card;
• Selective Service Card.
NOTE: The following is applicable if the applicant is:
• A dependent, the MVA may accept a certified statement of residency from the parent or guardian, signed in the presence of a MVA official. (Satisfactory proof of identity, Maryland residency, and relationship of the parent or guardian to the applicant is required.); or
• A married person, the MVA may accept a certified statement of residency from the applicant’s spouse, signed in the presence of a MVA official. (Satisfactory proof of identity, Maryland residency, and marital relationship is required.); or
• An inmate or former inmate, the MVA may accept, an Order of parole, Order of Mandatory release, or an address certification issued by the Administration and signed and dated by DPSC official, dated within 60 days of release; or
• Homeless or a resident of a nursing home, the MVA will accept certification from nursing homes and homeless service providers under certain conditions for proof of residence.
From the Cape Cod Times, Feb 5, 2011:
U.S. puts squeeze on J-1 visa rules
By Sarah Shemkus
sshemkus@capecodonline.com
February 05, 2011
The change in the rules is small. But the impact on the Cape's summer workforce could be substantial.
Students from Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Russia and Ukraine planning to work in the United States on J-1 visas this summer will now need to have a confirmed job offer in place before their visa interviews.
"This is a tightening of the rules of how those participants need to be employed," said Phil Simon, vice president of employer relations for CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), a nonprofit organization that works with international students throughout their J-1 work travel experiences.
In the past, visa interviews could be conducted before a job was secured, he explained.
The J-1 visa is a temporary work authorization that allows foreign university students to spend up to four months in the United States working and traveling. For many years, J-1 students have been an essential part of Cape Cod's summer workforce; generally more than 2,000 of these workers come to the area each summer.
Last year, about one-third of the students who came to the U.S. for a summer work travel program were from the six countries affected by the new rules, according to a U.S. State Department official; 64 percent of the workers CIEE placed on the Cape were from those nations, Simon said.
The change in regulations makes it easier to protect workers from those countries from fraudulent job offers, he said.
"It gives us more time to makes those telephone calls, in some cases to visit those employers and talk to them and find out if they really did hire those students," he said.
The rule changes were sparked by a recent rapid expansion of the program, said the State Department official.
These six countries — among the nations that send the most students to the U.S. — are part of a pilot program intended to increase safeguards for program participants, the official said.
On the Cape, the change means that employers interested in using J-1 workers this summer need to be hiring now, in advance of the students' visa interviews in March and April, he said.
"It means that half of the population of student workers are looking for a job right now and in a month's time it will be too late," Simon said.
In years past, many employers have hired J-1 workers once they arrive on Cape Cod. These changes might make that difficult this summer.
"It means that employers who thought J-1s would just walk through the door once they arrived cannot count on people just showing up," said Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. "People should be aware of this, that they might not have this influx of J-1s in the spring showing up, looking for work."
This shift, however, could be good for the students who do come, said Gail Meyers Lavin, the director of the Lower Cape J-1 Summer Host Housing Program, which matches workers with rooms for rent in local homes.
In past years, she said, many of the students she's worked with have been unable to get full-time hours for their entire stay here. A lower supply of workers, she said, could mean more hours for those who make it to the Cape.
"I am hoping this will encourage the businesses to be able to give more hours from the start," she said.
J-1 by the numbers
64 percent: The proportion of workers CIEE placed on Cape Cod last year who came from Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Russia or Ukraine
2,000: The number of J-1 workers employed on the Cape each summer
This means I'm screwed... I usually pick up a couple Eastern Europeans to fill out the staff.
Вот из-за нововведений, я теперь в срочном порядке ищу job offer.
Рассылаю по Е-mail организациям вот такой текст:
И прикладываю 3 резюме (мое и моих друзей).Quote:
My name is Fyodor Khruschov. A few months ago two my friends and I became Work and Travel participants and we’ll be coming to the USA this summer to work on a J-1 visa. This visa, sponsored by the US Department of State, allows us to work legally for up to 4 months. We would like to work in your company during the summer of 2011!
We are living in Belarus. Wa are students of Belarusian State university. Our speciality is math.
Ability to work independently or in a group. We prefer to work in a group. We'll work better together.
We have some experience in service. We worked in café “Malibu” in Minsk during last summer as waiters and dishwashers.
Sincerely,
Fyodor Khruschov
Дайте советы по поводу содержания письма и ошибок, пожалуйста. И скажите, как лучше назвать письмо, чтобы оно привлекло внимание работодателя.
Спасибо большое. Простите, что на русском.
Как насчет
Quote:
two of my friends and I
We live in Belarus.
students at Belarus State University
We are able to work independently or in a group. We would like to work together if that is possible.
worked in the Malibu Cafe in Minsk last summer
work in a group. Это не значит, что вы думаете. Имеется в виду ваша способность работать вместе с другими, как в команде, а не вы с друзьями.
I am a native Russian speaker. I'm a native Russian. Always glad to talk with people.
ну а вообще текст нормальный?
Hi there. I was at the embassy in Moscow last week. So, I have a visa to America!
This year embassy refuse 80% requests for a visa.. :(
But I'm lucky:)
So, now I'm thinking about place to go. I know that there is no work till July in towns like Ocean city, Atlantic city and other resorts. Where should I go to get a good job in June-September