Summer Work and Travel Program
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Chilean students Sebastián Díaz, plans to travel this season for the fourth time, and Camila Araya, who participated in the program twice.
Purpose of the Program: To promote student educational and cultural exchange.
General Requirements
• The program is only available for college or university students of foreign countries. Students must be enrolled in an accredited university or institute with the objective of receiving a degree.
• Total time in the United States should not exceed four months, and all students must return no later than April 1st.
• Participants must return before start date of classes in Chile.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they will return to their academic activities after their participation in the Summer Work and Travel program.
• Students enrolled in vocational schools are not eligible to participate in this program.
Definition of “Student”
For the purpose of the Summer Work and Travel Program, a student is defined as the following:
A student must have completed high school and must currently be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent in the local education system.
Required Documents
• A passport that must be valid for at least the entire duration of the program.
• Receipts showing payment for both the MRV fee (US$ 131) and SEVIS fee (US $35). Both can be obtained at any Chilexpress office.
• Prepared forms from your sponsor organization in the U.S.
• DS-156 Form – DS-158 Form - DS-157 Form (if applicable). You can find these documents under “Visas” on our homepage.
• A letter or certificate from your current academic institution confirming your student status and dated no more than 30 days before the date of your interview.
• Proof of social and economic ties to Chile.
Radio Program
Audio in Spanish. Chilean students Sebastián Díaz, and Camila Araya accompanied by U.S. Consul General Chris Bendsen, share their experience in the U.S.
Agencies/Agencias
Agencies / Agencias in Chile.