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J1 visas and working in america

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  • 27-02-2003 9:10am
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    xx
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    Just wondering if anyone else off boards is heading to the states to work this summer? I'm trying to organise my J1 stuff to head to either San Francisco or New York, but its a real pain in the ass to do as I'm trying to organise a job before I head over there.


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    voodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭voodoo


    It probably is best to have something in the pipeline before you go out there... I went out there back in 96 on the J1, paid a fortune for the whole things so that I could be legal, then ended up working with my cousin's contruction company in New York, where my wages were paid in cash down the pub on a Friday night! No need for tax there then!

    However, it may be beneficial to work in a job that you do pay tax as this is guaranteed savings! If you end up like I did, and came home actually owing money, then it is all pointless! At least you would have the tax to fall back on.


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    damnyanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭damnyanks


    Just curious but is it hard to get a J1 ? Like can you apply for one and get it any time of the year type thing or do you have to plan ahead?


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    xx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 658 ✭✭✭xx


    Plan ahead, good buddy, I've gotten mine already. The closing date to get them is the end of this week, I think.


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    damnyanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭damnyanks


    Thank you for your words of wisdom kind sir :)


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    Higgytash
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭Higgytash


    DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CLAIM TAX BACK FROM A J1 .... LOOKING FOR THE EASIEST AND CHEAPEST WAY


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