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CULTURAL EXCHANGE · J-1 CATEGORY
Summer Work
& Travel.
A summer to work, travel and connect with other cultures in the United States. Discover your next experience between May and September.
- Season
- May–Sept.
- Indicative duration
- 4 months
- Visa category
- J-1
THE PROGRAM
Your connection to a new culture
Summer Work & Travel combines work experience, learning and cultural exchange for active, full-time university students. The US Department of State program connects people from different cultures.
Travel under the J-1 category during the May–September season. Your actual duration and dates depend on your offer and documentation.
Explore job categoriesREQUIREMENTS
Is this program right for you?
Age 18 to 28
Confirm your eligibility and participation requirements with the Alliance team.
Conversational English
Ability to communicate in workplace situations, assessed during the interview.
STEP BY STEP
From application to your journey
Book your interview
Create an Alliance en Línea account and request an online or in-person evaluation.
Prepare your documents
Prepare your identity card, class schedule and transcript. The published interview fee is DOP 2,000.
Evaluation and offer
The team checks your English and academic status. Select an available offer matching your profile.
Prepare to travel
Get guidance on documents, consular arrangements and travel preparation.
DOCUMENTS
Prepare for your evaluation
Identity card copy
Your valid identity document.
Interview: DOP 2,000
Published evaluation fee. This is not the full program price.
Schedule and transcript
Documents showing your active university enrollment.
PLAN YOUR BUDGET
Understand your program coverage
What the program includes
- Program DS-2019 document
- Arrangement of one offer with a US employer
- Housing coordination for the job offer period
- SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)
- Consular arrangements for the J-1 category
- International medical insurance during the DS-2019 period
- Guidance and support through the process
- Orientation materials and manuals
- Official Alliance T-shirt
- Optional J-1 SIM card
- 24-hour sponsor support in the United States
What is not included
- Consular appointment taxes and fees
- Obtaining passport, background checks, academic documents and photos
- Housing deposits and payments when applicable
- Personal expenses
- Transportation within the United States
- International and connecting flights
- Additional training required by a placement
Request the total price and your offer terms before enrolling. Arranging housing does not mean rent is included.
JOB PLACEMENTS
One job, many ways to learn
Opportunities focus on the service sector, and many do not require previous experience. Alliance or your sponsor presents available options matching your English and profile.
Ask about available options
WHAT YOU TAKE HOME
More than a summer
Practice English in everyday life
Connect with people from different cultures
Gain international work experience
Share Dominican culture
Build independence and manage your earnings
Discover places and make new friends
Bring new learning back home
Add experience to your résumé
Your next experience
starts with you.
Take the first step and get guidance for your Summer Work & Travel.
NEXT STEP
Let’s talk about your next destination.
Our team will help you choose the right program.
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El Millón, República Dominicana
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