Be a regular student*
From a higher education institution approved by the Embassy.
Work and
Travel USA
Work and Travel USA 2027
Work and Travel is an official educational-cultural exchange program of the United States Government for students of higher education institutions. Allows you to live and work temporarily in the US during your summer vacation, combining work experience, cultural exchange and travel.
Requirements
Before you begin, make sure you meet these requirements.
Have intermediate or higher English
Validated by a English interview.
Be between 18 and 27 years old
Have a valid passport
With a minimum validity until October 2027.
Have availability during the program
To attend the information sessions, orientations and workshops.
Physical and mental capacity
To live and work abroad for a minimum of three months.
*A regular student is considered to be someone who studies in person, with a minimum academic load of 12 credits per semester.
Program options and fees
Learn about the program program options and identify which one corresponds to your profile.
Go Job Arranged
We connect you with our partner employers and coordinate your interview, in person or virtual, to access a job offer in the United States. We accompany you throughout the entire process with personalized advice at every stage until your trip.
Program fees fromUSD 2,590*Prices may vary depending on the campaign.Go Self Arranged
If you got a job offer on your own, we review and verify that it meets the program requirements. Once validated, we assign you a sponsor and we accompany you during the following stages until your trip.
Program feesUSD 1,990*Go Returnee
Exclusive for former Go Wex participants who wish to return to work with an employer from a previous season. Your employer must request your return and extend you a new job offer. Once validated, we will accompany you during the following stages until your trip.
Program fees fromUSD 1,890*Prices may vary depending on the campaign.Go Job Arranged (US Passport)
If you have a US passport, we connect you with our partner employers and coordinate your interview, in person or virtual, to access a job offer in the United States. We accompany you throughout the entire process with personalized advice at every stage until your trip.
Program fees fromUSD 1,290*Prices may vary depending on the campaign.What does your program fee include?
Included
Personalized guidance and support during all stages of the program.
Access to our in-person and virtual job fairs (exclusive to the Go Job Arranged option).
Welcome Package, information sessions and workshops to prepare you for your experience.
Sponsor Assignment for the issuance of the DS-2019 eligibility certificate.
Medical insurance during the dates established in your DS-2019.
Assistance through the Sponsor during your stay in the United States, to accompany you with any questions related to your program.
Not included
Registration fee: COP 170,000
SEVIS: USD 35*
J-1 visa processing: USD 185*
Round trip airfare: between approximately USD 700 and USD 1,300, depending on the destination and travel dates.
Spending money: we recommend considering between USD 700 and USD 1,500 to cover your first expenses in the United States, such as transportation, food, housing and other personal expenses.
* Fee amounts are referential and are subject to change by the United States Department of State.
Program stages
Discover step by step how your Work and Travel adventure begins at Go Wex.
EMPLOYERS
Go Wex has more than 80 employers in 10 states, with different positions and experiences for each profile. Explore the map and discover the destinations where you could live your next season.
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