Visa Advice: Visa Agencies

There are a number of companies which specialize in organizing work abroad programs. Where they will help you obtain your work visa, employment, accommodation, transport and other related issues. Below is a list of some of these companies:-

www.Bunac.org
Bunac is a non profit making organization which organizes work and travel programs for students and young people around the world. It is a global organization and can arrange work visas for summer work abroad or for longer term trips.

www.Jobsamerica.co.uk
Jobs America or International Employment and Training, organize placements for qualified individuals with U.S. companies, participants will receive equal pay as their American counterparts and can stay for up to 18 months.

www.alliancesabroad.com
Alliances Abroad offers study and work programs around the world, like other organizations there are certain restrictions. If you qualify Alliances Abroad can organize trips from two weeks to twelve months.

www.aweusa.com
American Work Experiences arrange cultural exchange visa’s (J-1 visa) for young people who wish to travel to the USA and work there during their summer holidays. The program is available to people around the world and can last for up to 4 months depending on your country of origin.

www.apexusa.org
Apex USA is another non-profit making organization, which organizes cultural exchange trips (working holiday!) to students and young people from Europe, Asia and Jamaica. The exchange placements last between 3-4 months with a month at the end for traveling.

www.aipt.org
Association for International Practical Training, AIPT organize practical training courses for students and professionals around the globe. The company organizes training programs for non-US residents wishing to travel to the USA and arranges international training programs for US citizens wishing to work abroad.

www.councilexchanges.org
The Council on International Educational Exchange has been established since 1947 and helps young people take part in a variety of exchange programs around the globe. Programs can involve a year working abroad in a big city or exchange programs to less developed locations. CIEE definitely has plenty of programs to suit everyone’s choice.

www.interexchange.org
InterExchange helps young people gain work experience in the USA, weather you wish to work on a summer camp, as an Au Pair or gain training within a US office. Programs can last for a maximum of 18 months depending on the type of exchange program you choose. Interexchange also organizes cultural exchange programs for US citizens in foreign countries around the world.

www.ccusa.com
Camp Counselors USA organizes work exchange programs around the world. Although the name may suggest this organization is limited to the USA it actually also organizes programs in Australia, New Zealand and Russia plus many more locations.

www.campamerica.co.uk
Camp America help students and young people find summer jobs on children’s camps throughout the USA, they will help you obtain your exchange visa which can be for upto a maximum of 5 months.

www.chinet.org
Cultural Home stay International, organize work and study programs

www.ymcaiccp.org
www.international-counselors.org
This program helps young people aged 18-30 to find summer work in the USA, The program helps people gain experience through the J-1 exchange program.

www.workandtravelusa.net
This program also allows students and young people to work and travel in the USA for up to 4 months. The program has been running since 1969, and has helped many young people find summer vacation work.

www.worktravelcompany.co.uk
The work and travel company provides information and advice for young people who are wishing to travel and work abroad. This organization helps with visas, insurance, accommodation etc. in places such as the USA, Australia and New Zealand

www.workoz.com
Work OZ is a company based in the UK and Australia which is operated by ex-Australian High Commission Government Staff, since 1999. The company helps 18-30 year olds obtain legal work visas to visit and work in Australia.

www.immigration.govt.nz
This is the official immigration service of New Zealand, If you are planning on traveling and working in New Zealand this is the website to visit.