Terms Conditions
Terms Conditions
1. To qualify for the J-1 Summer program, students must be doing either a full time Degree, Associate
Degree, Masters, or Diploma Program at an accredited Tertiary Institution.
3. The program is operated on a quota based system. Once our quota is filled, registration is closed and
no further applications can be taken, unless an increase is granted by the Sponsor. Program closure is
therefore based on how quickly placements are filled. This can be done without any prior notice
issued to students. SWAT cannot therefore be held responsible, should there be an early closure of
the program.
4. Based on the quota based system, swat is unable to hold spots for any Self Placed student who
registers and pay their security deposit BUT FAILS TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SELF PLACED
DOCUMENTS. The completed Self Placement Form, Business Licence & Workers Compensation
MUST BE SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY upon payment of the security deposit. Payments without
submission of documents will NOT guarantee a secured spot.
FEES JA SP
SPONSOR FEE FOR JOB PLACEMENT 875-1050 450-650
SWAT PROCESSING FEE 325-450 270-470
SEVIS FEE 35 35
JOB FAIR /SKYPE INTERVIEW FEE 60 60
PROGRAM FEE TOTAL 1590 1185
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7. Students MUST upload a copy of their receipt to their swat portal, using their login information,
IMMEDIATELY after depositing their program fee payment.
8. Students must travel with no less than US$1000 pocket money that will cover the following:
9. Failure to pay the full program fee by the scheduled deadline date of January 31, 2018 can result in
your space being re-assigned. Full payment is necessary for us to commence processing your work
permit (DS2019).
10. SWAT does not accept cash payments in office except for registration fees and printing service. All
program fee payments must be paid at any JN location (A/C # 110 18075)
12. If your passport expires before March 2019, it must be renewed before submitting your documents
13. Job Fairs and Skype interviews will be held, prior to which you will receive job details. Our team
will also provide you with an honest assessment of the job you select to help your decision, as
changing jobs will attract a US$50 penalty fee, while changing Sponsor will attract a US$100
penalty fee.
14. Job selections request will not be facilitated without the payment of the registration fee (US$20),
security deposit (US$500) and the uploading of ALL required documents. If you are therefore
missing any documents, your placement request will not be processed, even if you have made your
security deposit.
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The following (original) documents must be uploaded to the Swat Portal using your individual User Login:
15. Please note that an updated status letter is required to be uploaded each semester if your tuition is
being paid per semester. Therefore, if your status letter is uploaded in the 1 semester and you are not
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fully registered for the entire year, then you will have to resubmit a new status letter in the 2018
period.
16. Documents are required to be uploaded no later than four (4) weeks upon receiving your security
deposit payment. Failure to upload all documents including your status letter within this time frame,
will result in a US$25 late fee charged on your account.
17. Seminars, webinars and Job Fairs are MANDATORY. SWAT will not be able to update applicants
on information relayed at a seminar that was missed. We therefore ask that you arrange for a friend
or close family member to attend the seminar/webinar, if you know youll be absent. A copy of the
webinar will also be posted on the swat portal.
18. After your placement and documents have been vetted and accepted by the sponsor and the full
program fee is received, your work permit will be requested in the next batch. It takes approximately
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19. 4 to 6 weeks to process the work permit (i.e. a DS-2019 form) which upon its arrival you will be
contacted by phone and email.
20. Upon receipt of your work permit you must pay the visa fee of JA $21,120.00 (This fee is subject
to change at any time by the US Embassy). Students may choose to book their embassy
appointments and complete the embassy application through the Swat office for a discounted fee of
JA$3000 plus the visa fee of JA$21,120. Or they may have the appointment and the application
completed on their own. If you choose to book the embassy appointment on your own, payment for
the embassy fee is made payable at any NCB Bank or online on the Embassy website via a personal
credit card.
21. Students are responsible for booking, monitoring and changing their embassy appointments. Even if
Swat is paid to book an embassy appointment, it is the students responsibility to monitor the system
if they wish to get an earlier embassy date, or wish to change or cancel the appointment due to
unforeseen emergencies. Instructions on how to do this will be discussed at our annual embassy
seminar. All embassy dates should be entered in your individual Swat Account on the SWAT
PORTAL for our records.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
**** DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE****
Pay security deposit of US$500 and get US$100 discount off program fee
Plus registration fee waived
Pay registration fee of JA$2500 and Deposit US$500 and save US$50 off the
total program fee
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Registration will be ongoing throughout the season until we have reached
DATE our quota
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Please Note Mandatory Webinar Sessions Will Be Held Throughout The Season Along With
Video Presentations Uploaded To the Swat Portal On Several Topics Regarding The Program
And Embassy Application Process.
22. All refunds are processed at the end of the season. Refunds will be disbursed commencing August
15th, 2018. Cancellation requests will only be processed upon submission of a completed refund
form emailed to [email protected]. Based solely on Swats discretion, some refunds may be
processed before August 15th. In such cases, refunds are processed within 7-10 business days of the
receipt of the completed refund form.
23. All refund payments will be processed via transfers from our JN Account to a bank account of your
choice. Please note however that all refunds paid to a local Jamaican Account will be paid in
Jamaican currency. If the refund is needed in USD, you MUST provide us with a JN US A/C
number. Refunds to any other local bank account will only be processed in the JMD currency.
24. Should an applicant choose to have their refunds processed by cheque payment or wire transfer, the
corresponding charges to prepare the cheque or to send the wire, will be deducted from the refund
amount.
CANCELLATION FEES
FOR (SP) STUDENTS JOB WAS VETTED & DENIED BY SPONSOR 250
STUDENT CANCELS AFTER WORK PERMIT IS REQUESTED 400
VISA DENIAL 400
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*** Pre-Placed or Shortlisted entails a student who has made job selections and was sent an email from the
office confirming they have been shortlisted for one of the jobs selected.
Ive read and understand the above outlined program fees and cancellation fees that will be applied.
25. You must immediately report your visa status to the office after your embassy interview. If the visa
was not granted, the DS-2019 form must be returned to the SWAT office. You will not be entitled to
a refund if you fail to return your DS-2019 Form within 48 hours of the denial.
26. All applicants are responsible to book their own tickets and make their own flight arrangements. A
copy of your flight itinerary must be emailed to SWAT, your employer and the sponsor before
travelling.
27. Due to possible program changes, students must purchase changeable tickets, so they can change
their travel date and location just in case their job gets cancelled after theyve purchased a ticket.
Each airlines requirement may vary, so its the students responsibility at the time of purchase to
enquire the best option for this. SWAT will not be held accountable for covering the cost of any
ticket change if there are program changes.
28. Students have the option to have Swat book their flight at a discounted fee of US$25. With Swat
well use multiple search engines to find the most affordable ticket for your travel. Bookings will be
made from an in office credit card, with the equivalent charges paid in office.
29. All applicants should ensure they complete the Swat Customer Service Survey that will be posted in
April to their Portal, for submission within the stipulated timeline given.
30. All Monthly Check-In Reports must also be completed during your stay overseas. Check In Surveys
will be emailed once per month for completion.
31. On returning to Jamaica each student MUST report to the office IN PERSON within five business
days with their passport, to confirm their return.
32. To assist in the marketing of the program, we kindly ask students to email pictures, upload videos
and send us written testimonials of the program, for our archives during and after the summer period.
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PARTICIPANTS COMMITTMENT
33. I hereby agree to the program policies outlined by Students Work and Travel.
34. I hereby agree to upload all documents on time and to adhere to all registration and program fee
payment deadlines.
35. I hereby agree that upon payment of the registration fee, I am contractually bounded by the terms and
conditions of the Program Agreement.
36. I agree that as this is a Cultural Exchange Program, as such, Swat DOES NOT endorse nor
encourage students taking out loans to facilitate payment for the program, as there are no guarantees
how much a student will save from the program to facilitate any loan, tuition payments or other
expenses.
37. I agree that SWAT has a zero tolerance policy for loud, rude, inappropriate behavior, both at our
office, seminars, and overseas on the job. Such actions will result in participants being immediately
cancelled. We are always open to hear your concerns, but this will only be done in a respectful and
professional manner.
38. I agree that all security deposit payments made to the bank (or by wire transfer) must be done in my
name (students name). Failure to accurately have the students name placed on the receipt will result
in the students account not being updated and your space not being secured.
39. I agree that all payments made to the bank (or by wire transfer) must be entered immediately on the
swat portal and the receipt uploaded.
40. I agree that no security deposit payment must be made for the program without first registering
online and paying the requisite registration fee of JA$2500 in office or at the bank. If a payment is
made without following the requisite protocol, no spot will be assigned and you would not benefit
from the proceeds of any promotion, if the security deposit was paid during a promotion period.
41. I agree that SWAT will only divulge information regarding an applicants program status only to the
applicant and not to any third party who may call or visit the office, as this is a direct violation of
Agent/Client privilege.
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42. I agree that if there are any job related issues, it is my responsibility to notify SWAT and my Sponsor
of the issue and to allow them a minimum 48 hours to have the issue addressed, depending on the
severity. During this time I will not walk off the job or take any actions that may place my position
with that company at risk.
43. I agree that SWAT is only responsible for placing me in one (1) Job. If I therefore get fired or quit
the job I signed up for, it will be my responsibility to relocate and find a new job and make housing
arrangements on my own. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to notify both SWAT and my
Sponsor of any relocation that may result from me being fired or quitting my job. I also understand
that quitting a job or getting fired can result in my visa being cancelled.
44. I agree that PRIOR to applying for a second job, I MUST email the sponsor a completed and signed
Self Placed form from the new employer and await approval BEFORE I can start working.
45. If Im approved to change a job or housing, I will immediately update my new housing and/or
employer address in SEVIS. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in the cancellation of my
visa.
46. I agree that failure to register myself in SEVIS after arriving in the States will result in my status
reflected as a NO SHOW which will automatically result in the cancellation of my J-1 Visa. I am
aware that this can affect any future travelling plans I have for the US.
47. I agree that it is my duty to keep abreast of all information posted on the website and emailed to me
throughout the duration of the program. I will not hold SWAT accountable for moments when I do
not have internet access and Im fully aware that SWATs main means of communicating with their
client base is via email.
48. In the unfortunate event of my phone being loss/stolen, or if Ive changed my email address, it is my
responsibility to immediately contact SWAT to provide my new contact information for their
database.
49. I agree that my first job takes priority and I can only have a second job that is accommodating to the
first. Changing jobs without SWATs permission and my sponsors approval will result in immediate
cancellation of my visa.
50. I agree I may be required to do a criminal background check for the job Im placed in. This will be at
an extra cost I will have to cover and I will comply if the need arises.
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51. I agree that the job placement process may entail several interviews with sponsors. As such, I will
allow sufficient time for a placement to be found and will exercise flexibility and patience. SWATs
commitment is, if after submitting job requests 3 times within the specified time line given, the
student is still not yet placed, the student will be immediately placed on an "URGENT PRIORITY
LIST" to be placed.
52. I agree that the term average hours means I may work more or less than the hours stipulated on the
Job Placement Agreement. I therefore understand that hours may vary per week.
53. I agree that where work hours are concerned, generally the summer season doesnt get busy until
mid-June. I therefore understand and expect that I will get less hours at the start of the program and
wont hold SWAT or the employer liable for this.
54. I agree that SWAT does not guarantee jobs in any specific area. Applicants should therefore be
willing to choose from what SWAT provides.
55. I agree to arrive in the US, prepared with sufficient funds ($US 1000 minimum) to cover all expenses
prior to earning an hourly stipend.
56. I agree that I am responsible for costs related to daily living expenses, including, rent, utilities,
furnishings, groceries, etc.
57. I agree that SWAT is not obligated or responsible to source jobs closely located to where my
relatives live.
58. I agree it is my responsibility to source my own second job while overseas and this additional job
will not conflict with the hours of my first job.
59. I agree that if I have to leave my first job (Swat Placement) due to issues beyond my control, and I
decide not to use the Sponsor to find me a replacement job, but prefer to go through a friend or
relative to get another job, that third party will only be given 24 hours to source placement and
submit the required Self Placement Paper Work to the Sponsor for processing.
60. I understand that I am on a J1-visa and I will return to my home country at the end of the program.
61. I agree that unless payments have been made to SWAT for job placement, I am solely responsible to
arrange my own job and accommodations and will be expected to complete a job offer letter template
provided by SWAT. This specifically relate to Self-placed Applicants.
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62. I agree that SWAT will only accept signed Self-Placed Agreement Forms submitted directly in office
and not faxed or emailed to us. The Self Placed Form must be submitted with other required
documents such as the Passport, Student ID, Employers Business License, Workers Compensation
and the students Status Letter. This specifically relate to Self-placed Applicants.
63. I understand that the processing of work permits can take up to 2 months and will therefore allow the
sponsor sufficient time for my document to be processed.
64. I agree to report to my pre-assigned job and fulfill my work commitment to the employer. I also
understand that if I do not follow this rule, I will place my program sponsorship and visa at risk of
being cancelled
65. I understand and agree that if I am involved in any legal matter that I will be responsible for any
necessary legal action as well as any and all expenses incurred.
66. I am aware that the United States Embassy has total power to grant or deny visas. I therefore will not
hold SWAT responsible if Im denied a J-1 visa.
67. I understand and agree that all documents submitted in office become the property of SWAT and will
not be returned to the applicant under any circumstance. Scanned copies of signed documents will
however be available on each students account.
68. I am aware that SWAT reserves the right to refuse any application not considered to be in the best
interest of the company.
69. I understand and agree that I am not eligible for a refund once I have entered the U.S. This includes
changing of jobs, termination of employment and/or early departure from the U.S. back to my home
country.
70. I understand and agree that the US embassy is solely responsible for issuing all appointment dates
and will not hold SWAT responsible for any delays.
71. I understand and agree that weekends are the busiest days of the week in the US, and as such special
requests will NOT be made to have specific days off due to my religious commitments.
72. I understand and agree that Im expected to work through to the end of my contract and will not
request from my sponsor or employer an earlier departure date, except under extenuating
circumstances. I understand that final approvals are left up to the sole discretion of my employer,
agency and sponsor.
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73. I understand and agree that I cannot participate in the Work and Travel Program if I become
pregnant, or is diagnosed with an illness that may require surgery, or that would otherwise make it
difficult for me to successfully complete the program.
74. I understand and agree that SWAT reserves the right to share student information with the
participating universities, other agencies and the Ministry of Labour, if that student is black listed
from our program, due to gross misbehavior that brings disrepute to our country and agency
75. I understand and agree that I will not under any circumstance, be allowed to bring shame or disrepute
to SWAT or any of its overseas partners by posting negative comments on facebook or any other
form of social media, that will result in defamation against the program and partnering agencies
involved
76. I declare that all information and documents declared to SWAT are true and accurate. I understand
that SWAT has authority to cancel me from the program and to take all legal actions necessary, if
any information or documents submitted are found to be inaccurate or untrue.
77. I understand and agree that photos and videos taken during participation in the program can be used
by SWAT for promotional purposes via social media outlets such as facebook, Instagram, our
website, newspaper articles, ect. There will be no financial incentives paid to the applicant for use of
their photos and/or videos, as these will be used for the sole purpose of endorsing the program.
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I hereby understand that SWAT is only responsible for collecting, reviewing and submitting documents and funds required of
my sponsor.
I understand that this is a Cultural Exchange program established by the US Dept of State in 1981 for the purpose of allowing
students from other countries to expose themselves to the culture of the US.
I understand that despite the program having great success stories of financial returns there are occurrences on all programs
island wide where students had difficulties in acquiring a second job which is solely their own responsibility. I understand that
the purpose of the employment as stipulated by the Dept of State is to assist in covering the participants expenses while staying
oversees and not to be a profit making venture.
I understand that Job selections will be done based on a list of jobs that will be emailed to me. Students are placed based on the
date their security deposit payment is received. I will be given the option to make 3 selections in order of preference. I
understand that I might have to submit selections more than once, if the prior jobs selected are already filled. I acknowledge
that not everyone will be placed at the annual job fairs held. I will therefore have to wait for the job list to be updated weekly
until I have found a suitable job if this happens. I understand that once I have selected a job I cannot cancel the job without
paying a US$50.00 penalty fee.
I understand that there may be last minute changes to my job and or housing. I am aware that SWAT will do their best to work
with the sponsor to place me in a job that I am comfortable with, in the event this occurs.
Upon arrival in the US, where the sponsor has arranged job and housing, the sponsor is responsible for assuring that all goes
well throughout the summer and must be kept up to date on any breach of contract upon or during arrival. I understand that I
must email a report of any such occurrences to the sponsor immediately, and have SWAT copied on this email for follow up.
I acknowledge that I am entering the US with a secured job but Im aware that during the first two weeks of employment I may
receive less than the contracted hours from my employer due to me being trained in the operations of the business. I
acknowledge that after these two weeks it is my responsibility to make my sponsor aware of any irregular hours as well as to
email SWAT a report of any discrepancies I may have.
I acknowledge that any changes is not any deception on the part of my agency SWAT, the employer or the sponsor but may be
due to economical challenges or unforeseen events that may cause my employers business projection to not materialize. I will
give the sponsor at least seven days from the date a complaint is made, to either correct the issue with the employer or to assist
me in allocating a second job.
I understand that if the conditions are not improved within seven days of lodging a complaint, the sponsor might have to move
me to a new location which might be another state in which I may be required to pay my expenses to that new location. I
understand that SWAT or my sponsor may assist with relocation fee at a maximum of US$150 at its own discretion. I also
understand that if SWAT or the sponsor fails to provide new employment or correct the issues that may exist with my current
employment, I cannot expect any compensation above US$200.
I understand that this release completely waives and relinquish all claims I may have against SWAT and release them from any
liability they may otherwise have towards me, whether known to me or not.
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