Turn what could be four average months of a vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live in and understand the United States, to make lifelong friends and valuable contacts, and to do it all while building your CV to impress future employers.

Most importantly, through the AIPT Experience USA^® program, you can turn those four months into an invaluable experience that can have a lasting effect on building the global community.

• Participant Heath Insurance
• Program Fees
• Partner Country Directory 
• Application Forms
• Orientation Dates

Sponsorship and Visa Assistance
AIPT is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor foreign nationals in the United States under the J-1 visa for Summer Work/Travel. As your sponsor, AIPT provides all the documentation that enables you to apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa, and then enter the United States to work legally for up to four months.

Job Placement
AIPT provides 100 percent job placement. Know the name and location of your employer before you leave home! AIPT will provide you with a job placement in the United States, so you do not have to worry about finding one on your own. If you already have a job prospect, please contact us at swt@aipt.org for more information on how to apply for the visa.

Orientation and Arrival
AIPT staff and representatives will help you prepare for the AIPT Experience USA® program and your job through an orientation session in your home country before you depart or upon your arrival. You will also receive a handbook containing practical information on everything from banking to driving in the United States, and tips on finding housing or on great travel destinations.

Earnings Directly in Your Pocket
All jobs with AIPT Experience USA^® are paid positions, and earned wages are paid directly to you by your employer. Depending on your skills and other factors, you can earn hundreds of dollars for 16 weeks of work.

Support and Service
AIPT is here to support you during your stay in the United States with:

• comprehensive medical insurance,
• airport arrival greeting at selected cities,
• an international phone card,
• a 24-hour emergency hotline, in addition to ongoing support through AIPT's offices,
• Social Security Number assistance,
• site visits by AIPT representatives, and
• housing arrangements through the employer or Relocation Central by CORT.

Orientation to Include:

• living in the United States,
• arrival procedures,
• cultural transition and adjustment,
• intercultural communication tips,
• taxes, and
• Social Security.