Grad USA
Kiwi or Aussie? America wants you, and only you. If you’re a student or recent graduate, our Grad USA program is a one-time opportunity to work in the USA for 12 months.
Why do the USA Grad scheme?
America's most wanted
This 12-month visa is only open to Australian and New Zealand passport holders who are currently studying or have just graduated. Live as a native New Yorker, a long-haired Angelino or a heel-tapping Austinite. Earn a proper salary, get international job experience, and live the American dream.
What’s the USA Grad scheme?
Visa
Part of the J-1 visa, this program allows you work in the USA for 12 months, with the option to travel for 30 days either side of your visa. So technically, you can stay in the States for 14 months and work for 12 of those.
Eligibility
As if being a student was already full of perks, this part of the J-1 visa is only valid for full-time tertiary level students who have completed one-year of study; or graduates who enter the USA within 12 months of graduating.
Work
Apart from a few restricted professions, including farming and work that involves patient contact, you can do most jobs – getting professional experience in your academic field or taking on more casual jobs such as hospitality.
Criteria
The J-1 visa is a cultural exchange visa, which means part of your application involves a pre-departure screening to outline why you want to work in America. While technically correct, ‘tacos’ are not an acceptable answer.
Visa
Part of the J-1 visa, this program allows you work in the USA for 12 months, with the option to travel for 30 days either side of your visa. So technically, you can stay in the States for 14 months and work for 12 of those.
Eligibility
As if being a student was already full of perks, this part of the J-1 visa is only valid for full-time tertiary level students who have completed one-year of study; or graduates who enter the USA within 12 months of graduating.
Work
Apart from a few restricted professions, including farming and work that involves patient contact, you can do most jobs – getting professional experience in your academic field or taking on more casual jobs such as hospitality.
Criteria
The J-1 visa is a cultural exchange visa, which means part of your application involves a pre-departure screening to outline why you want to work in America. While technically correct, ‘tacos’ are not an acceptable answer.
Why BUNAC
This may not be our first rodeo, but we're no cowboys. Our first ever program was to the USA back in 1963. We've been helping travellers to make it work in America ever since.
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We're in your time zone. Based in Auckland, our BUNAC Grad USA team will guide you through every stage of your application. |
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Not a Kiwi or Aussie?
The American dream isn't necessarily over. Check to see if you're eligible for either our Work USA or Summer Camp USA programs instead.
