APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Applicant screening
    – the applicant fills out the registration form HERE
    – we contact the applicant to conduct an interview to verify their student status and English level
  2. Program Agreement. Registration fee
    – signing of the Program Agreement
    – the applicant pays the registration fee
  3. Selection of WAT USA host employer. Documents
    – FULL-placed applicant selects a host employer
    – SELF-placed applicant submits an agreement with a host employer
    – TBW gives the applicant access to an online database, where the applicant completes their information and submit required documents
  4. Program fees
    You can find individual payment deadlines in the Program Agreement. The program fees are divided into installments.
  5. J-1 Sponsor’s approval, Issuance of DS-2019 form.
    – J-Sponsor reviews the applicant’s online application and documents
    – J-1 Sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, which is required for the J-1 visa application
  6. Visa application process
    – the applicant receives visa application instructions
    – TBW schedules a visa appointment in Warsaw or Krakow
    – the applicant’s visa interview date depends on the date the applicant receives an agreement from the host employer and pays the program fees
  7. Flight ticket
    – we recommend purchasing a flight ticket after your visa application is approved
    – you can book your flight ticket by yourself or with our assistance
  8. Departure to the U.S.