Pre-Departure Orientation Acknowledgement

• I attended a pre-departure orientation in my home country.

• At the orientation, rules and regulations of the SWT Program were explained to me as set forth by the U.S.
Department of State, as well as, AWA’s program rules and expectations.
• I have read/reviewed the entire contents of my Student Program Agreement.
• I have reviewed my job offer, asked questions about any concerns I may have had, researched the local
community, and understand what will be asked of me.
• I was informed on how to contact my visa sponsor (AWA) in the event that I need emergency assistance or
any other form of assistance during my participation in the SWT program.
• I was informed that I must complete my Arrival Check-In within 72 hours of arriving to the U.S.
• I understand that if my address in the United States changes that I must inform AWA immediately.
• I understand that I am not allowed to start working at any unvetted job placement.
• I understand that I must maintain monthly communication with AWA and reply to Monthly Check Ins in a
timely manner.
• At the discretion of AWA, I understand that my program may be terminated if I do not comply with
program compliance guidelines.
• I was informed about general U.S. laws and safety regulations.
• I was informed on how to properly apply for my Social Security Number.
• I was informed on how to stay safe while I am traveling.
• I was informed of the different documents that I will need to have while I am on the SWT program.
• I was informed at my orientation on the guidelines of my visa, how long it is valid for, and when I must
return to my home country.
• I was informed that I may not change or extend my visa status while I am a participant of the J-1 SWT
Program.
• I understand that I have a financial responsibility to myself to bring at least $1000.00USD with me to the
U.S.
• I understand that I have a responsibility to respond to all AWA communication to complete the program in
good standing.

My orientation was held at:______________________________________________________________(location).

Date:__________________________(month)__________________________(day)____________________(year).

I, the undersigned AWA Student, hereby certify that all of the above stated information is accurate and true.

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 BUDGET FORM

As you now been assigned to a job placement, read your job offer. Locate the following details within your job offer and
answer the following questions using the Budget Table below:

1. How much will your hourly salary be?

2. How many hours of work will you receive?
3. How much will your transportation to and from work cost?
4. How much will your housing cost?
5. How much to plan on spending on food and entertainment?

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(PRINT) FIRST and LAST NAME STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE

American Work Adventures │755 Baywood Dr. Suite 380, Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone 707.559.5800 │ Fax: 707.981.7370 │info@workadventures.org │ www.americanworkadventures.org