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Summer Work and Travel
 

Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Program

In the summer work travel program, post-secondary students may enter the United States to work and travel during their summer vacation. Participants can be admitted to the program more than once. The maximum length of the program is three months.

For Kyrgyz Republic, the dates for the program are June 1 – August 31.

Students are allowed to work during this three month period. 

Who qualifies for the SWT program?

A full-time student enrolled in an accredited post-secondary academic institution in his or her home country who possesses sufficient proficiency in the English language to participate in the program successfully and who is not more that 26 year old

Vocational students pursuing full-time course of study at a tertiary level accredited educational institution are not eligible for participation.

Part-time students and students enrolled in”заочное отделение” do not qualify for the program.

Documents required for submission  prior to the interview  ( Agency coordinators only)

  • Visa Application Confirmation page from the completed application Form DS-160
  • One colored photo on white background (size 5cm x 5cm).
  • Confirmation from university about current student status ( Spravka)
  • Copy of passport 
  • Original Form DS-2019 
  • Proof of SEVIS fee payment 
  • Job Offer 

Documents to bring to the interview (students)

  • Passport ( original)
  • Original Transcript (Зачетная книжка)
    • $160 Consular fee (full amount in one currency Kyrgyz soms or US dollars)

      Coordinators can pick up passports with visas according to the approved  schedule 

Know your rights

All students should read and understand the rights they have while in the United States.  If after reading Wilberforce Act you have any questions regarding your rights, please ask them during your interview at the Embassy and consular officers will be happy to address them. 

For more information on your rights, please read

Rights, Protections and Resources Pamphlet

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