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Applying for the J! independently of USIT and SAYIT

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  • 10-04-2012 2:03am
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    kingofthenerds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭


    Is this possible? I'd prefer to do it this way. I dont fancy the extortionate amounts the mentioned organisations charge


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    sleepyescapade
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭sleepyescapade


    Check out the IIC in Boston, their prices are less and they allow you to book your own flights http://www.iiicenter.org/2011/08/11/j-1-irish-work-and-travel-program/


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    kingofthenerds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭kingofthenerds


    can i not just apply myself? what the fcuk is it with the middlemen?


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    lil_lisa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭lil_lisa


    No you can't. The US Government don't have a system set up to deal with applications themselves for this visa from all over the world, so they extend it to third party companies who take care of it.

    http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/


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    ironclaw
    Registered Users Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    lil_lisa wrote: »
    No you can't. The US Government don't have a system set up to deal with applications themselves for this visa from all over the world, so they extend it to third party companies who take care of it.

    http://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/

    Pretty much sums it up. I asked around to see if i could do it. Frankly OP, its not that much money to spend. Given its going to cost €800 - 1000 anyway by the time you get there. I'm going to the West Coast, and its come in around €1100.

    You can book your own flights with some companies but they charge the full VISA fee. You then have to sort out your own insurance, own flights etc. I think its worth the nominal amount they charge so you don't have to organize everything yourself, and thats coming from someone who would be well organized.


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