Work & Travel USA

Summer work travel programs

Discover a new culture as an international exchange visitor or a seasonal American host business.

Live the American dream

Looking to explore outside of your home country? The InterExchange Work & Travel USA program is one of the best ways to discover what it’s like to live, work, and travel in the U.S.

Bring cultural diversity to your business with qualified international staff

Search for and hire candidates with our advanced online matching system.

Direct Recruitment by Country

If you’re from one of the countries listed below, select “Learn More” to see if you are eligible.

Chilean Citizens

U.S. Working Holiday Visa for Chilean Citizens. Sign up by November 1st, 2023.

Australian Citizens

U.S. Working Holiday Visa for Australian Citizens. Work for up to 12 months.

Jamaican Citizens

U.S. Working Holiday Visa for Jamaican citizens. Work & Travel in the U.S. for up to four months if you're a returning participant.

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Job Fair events

In just one day, you can interview motivated, English-speaking international students to fill open positions for your peak season. Meet them in-person, or conduct virtual interviews from our NYC headquarters or from your home office.

Summer work travel stories

For International Participants

March 26, 2025

6 -min read

Finding Your Home Away from Home: U.S. Housing Search Tips from J-1 Interns/Trainees

One of the most commonly asked questions after participants have received their J-1 Visa is: How do I find housing in the U.S.? Finding housing in a new country can be challenging. While InterExchange is unable to offer individualized housing assistance to participants in all parts of the U.S., we offer comprehensive housing resources on our website.

For International Participants

March 13, 2025

7 -min read

Alumni Reflect on their Career Training Programs

We at InterExchange know that an internship in the U.S. is both valuable and memorable, but there’s nothing like hearing it confirmed directly from our alumni! Last month, we had the chance to sit down with five of our recent participants to get their take on finding an internship, getting the visa, and adjusting to life in the U.S. Our alumni were:

NewsFor Hosts

March 5, 2025

< 1 -min read

New Report: BridgeUSA Programs Benefit America and the World

A new report by the Alliance for International Exchange demonstrates how the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program strengthens America economically and diplomatically.

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