Connect with Work and Travel agencies.
Planning seasonal hiring in the U.S.? Sumeria connects your business with international agencies supporting university students in J-1 Summer Work Travel. Tell us about your roles, dates and staffing needs.
- Initial inquiry
Employer
Share seasonal roles, location and target dates - Scope & fit call
Sumeria + employer
Review student suitability and program basics - Role brief intake
Employer + Sumeria
Document pay, hours, housing and open questions - Agency introduction
Sumeria + agency
Present the structured brief to a partner agency - Sponsor review
Designated U.S. sponsor
Independent vetting, compliance and program approval
What to have in mind.
Exact details can be refined later, but a useful starting point includes the following.
Location
Your business name, address and actual worksites.
Positions
Job titles, responsibilities, number of openings and estimated dates.
Hours and compensation
Expected weekly hours, hourly pay and any significant conditions.
Housing and transport
Whether suitable housing and reliable commuting arrangements exist or need to be explored.
Understanding the process.
What is the J-1 Summer Work Travel program?
A U.S. cultural exchange program for eligible international university students. Participants may work in qualifying temporary or seasonal jobs, subject to requirements managed by designated sponsors.
Does Sumeria sponsor visas?
No. Sumeria does not issue visas, provide immigration sponsorship, issue DS-2019 forms or approve placements. Those program functions are handled by the appropriate U.S. authorities and designated sponsors.
Can any seasonal position qualify?
No. Under 22 CFR § 62.32(h) and (i), sponsors must verify that roles are seasonal or temporary, provide cultural interaction, do not displace U.S. workers, and do not fall into excluded categories (such as domestic help in private homes, clinical care involving patient contact, or work predominantly between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM).
Are there fees or incentives paid to U.S. employers?
U.S. employers are never paid incentives to accept exchange visitors, which is strictly prohibited under 22 CFR § 62.32(g)(1). Submitting an inquiry on this site is free and creates no obligation; any subsequent program paperwork is handled directly with the designated sponsor.
Tell us about your seasonal hiring plans.
Share a few details about your business and the positions you may need to fill. We will review your inquiry and follow up by email.
B2B inquiries only. Please do not submit student passport scans, visa records or financial documents.
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