Candidate Form | ELIPATH

Select Your Program *

J-1 Internship & Traineeship

Up to 12 months (up to 18 months for traineeship)

J-1 Summer Work Travel

3–4 months — full-time enrolled students only

Minimum Eligibility — Internship & Traineeship

✓Currently enrolled (any year) or graduated within the last 5 years with relevant experience

✓English B1 or above — minimum Duolingo 95

✓Valid passport — 12+ months remaining

✓Financial readiness to invest in the program

If you do not meet all requirements, our team will guide you on next steps.

Minimum Eligibility — Summer Work Travel

✓Full-time enrolled university student (any year)

✓Aged 18 to 28

✓Available for at least 4 weeks during your university summer break (June–September)

✓English B1 or above — minimum Duolingo 95

✓Valid passport — 12+ months remaining

If you do not meet all requirements, our team will advise you on alternative pathways.

Do you have a valid passport? *

Yes — valid for 12+ months

Yes — but expires within 12 months

You will need to renew before applying

No passport yet

You can apply while obtaining your passport

Current Enrollment Status *

Year 1 (currently enrolled)

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4 or above

Recently graduated — within last 5 years

Summer Availability

Important The J-1 Summer Work Travel program runs June through September. You must be available for a minimum of 4 weeks and must return home after the program ends.

Available From *

Available Until *

Preferred Duration *

Work Preferences

Preferred Work Sector *

Hotels & Resorts

Front desk, housekeeping, F&B, concierge

Amusement Parks & Attractions

Disney, Universal, Six Flags etc.

Retail & Customer Service

Food & Beverage

Summer Camps & Outdoor Recreation

No preference — ELIPATH to advise

Self-Assessment of English Level *

Beginner — A1 / A2

Basic words only

Intermediate — B1

Can hold conversations in English

Upper-Intermediate — B2

Advanced — C1 / C2

Verify your English with Duolingo

Take Free Practice Test

Most ELIPATH sponsor partners require a minimum Duolingo score of 95. Take the free practice test, then return here to enter your score.

Duolingo Score (if taken)

Other English Test (IELTS / TOEFL)

Upload Test Screenshot (optional)

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PDF, JPG or PNG — max 5 MB

Financial Readiness

Program Investment The J-1 program involves a structured investment covering consulting, placement coordination, sponsor fees, and government processing. Our team will provide a full cost breakdown during your consultation.

How would you cover the program investment? *

Personal savings

Family support

Mix of savings and family support

I would need an installment payment option

Not sure yet — need more information first

Financial Readiness

First 30 Days in the USA J-1 SWT sponsors require proof of approximately $1,000–$1,500 USD to cover your first 30 days before your first paycheck arrives.

Can your family support your first 30 days in the USA? *

Yes — comfortably

We can cover flights, initial costs and 30 days

Yes — but it would be tight

Not sure — need more information on costs first

No — this would not be possible right now

Upload Your CV (optional but strongly recommended)

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PDF or Word — max 5 MB — English preferred

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