They
will arrange all your visa information. Some companies
do not offer this, or if you are going independently
you will need to arrange your own visa with a company
such as ICCP.
Once
you have completed the application process you will
need to attend an interview at the United States embassy,
if you have any questions about this please visit the
message forum or see past counselor feedback below.
Visas
for The USA
A
U.S. visa grants you permission to travel to the United
States to apply for admission. As a British resident,
you’ll be required to have one of these or you’ll
be forbidden entry to the country once you reach your
destination.
The
American Embassy in London goes to great lengths to
explain if you meet the requirements, you will be able
to enter and travel around the U.S.A. on a 90 day tourist
visa if you live in the UK.
If
you are planning on working at a summer camp you will
need a visa and because of the fear of terrorism American
border security is very strict at the present time.
If you are flying to the United States, you must have
a return ticket or proof of an onwards itinerary, as
Immigration can do spot checks and refuse entry.
Whilst
working at a summer camp you will need to apply for
a J1 Workers Visa. The J category of international students
covers all visitors that fall under the U.S. Exchange
Visitor Program guidelines.
This
includes au pairs, summer camp counsellors or other
summer workers, exchange students at colleges or universities,
and teacher trainees. With all visas, you’ll be
required to attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy
in your home country.
Past
Participant Feedback
"I
have just selected a date for the interview at the U.S.
embassy. Just wondering what happen's at the interview?
and also any other information which may help such as
what to wear etc." Phil, Preston
You
will wait, and wait, and wait in a big queue, then they
ask you "Why do you want to enter the USA" and you say
"To work at summer camp" then they stamp you and move
you can go home. Jon, Bolton
"They
don't care what you wear as they are behind a booth,
it isn't really an interview." Wrighty, England
"Be
prepared to be very bored for a very long time. . I
was there about 4 hours 2 years ago and only 3 hours
last year." Matty, Coventry
"I've
had my interview last wednesday! I got to take all my
stuff in and it wasn't that bad of security i didn't
have to take off my shoes or anything! i wasn't asked
for any papers to say that i was australian i didn't
even have to have the interview!!! i walked in handed
them my passport sat down did my fingerprints then left!"
Shaylee, Australia
"It
took ages to Q,up outside...then inside it was over
in a matter of mins... its like a big argos store,u
wait for your ticket number to come up...take basic
info,scan your fingers,then ask you why u r going to
america....its dead easy...."
Davy, Sunderland
"In
london, it was very quick, meet a rep from your company
queue up, go through a security check much like in airports
(note: i think most companies tell you not to bring
electronics i.e. ipod/phone ... as far as i saw you
CAN bring them, you just have to put them in a clear
plastic bag before you go through the security check..
i'm not sure if you can use them inside the embassy
but really i think its pretty quick anyway) very simple,
just hand in your forms and scan your fingers on both
hands and then your thumbs go to another booth and they
ask a couple of questions like what you're going to
do when you get home and scan your fingers on one hand,
i assume to check they match etc drop the courier form
into the box with your company's name on it go home"
Emi, London
Summer
Camp Guide
