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Would you like to have an experience abroad? The Camp Counselor program is part of the J-1 visa for exchange visitors and is aimed at individuals who participate in cultural experiences organized at summer camps in the United States.
USCIS recognizes camp counselors as one of the official categories of exchange visitors within the J-1 program, whose goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences between people from different countries.
Un programa basado en el intercambio internacional
The J-1 visa was created to allow foreign citizens to participate in programs authorized by the Department of State. These programs encourage cultural exchange in areas such as education, training, and skill development.
Participants in the Camp Counselor program have the opportunity to live with young Americans while sharing aspects of their own culture and learning about life in the United States.
¿Quién puede participar?
Camp counselors are typically higher education students, youth workers, teachers, or individuals with special skills who can contribute to camp activities.
Additionally, they must be part of a program sponsored by an organization authorized by the Department of State, an essential requirement to obtain the J-1 visa.
El papel de un Camp Counselor
The main role of a camp counselor is to actively participate in camp life, guiding and supervising attendees, as well as collaborating in recreational, educational, or sports activities. The program is designed for cultural exchange and not to fill permanent operational positions.
Therefore, participants cannot work as administrative staff, cooks, or perform maintenance tasks or jobs considered general service within the camps.
Duración de la estancia en Estados Unidos
J-1 visitors are admitted for the duration of their exchange program, which appears on the DS-2019 form issued by the authorized sponsor.
USCIS notes that participants may also have an additional period of up to 30 days after finishing the program to engage in tourist activities and prepare for their departure from the country, although they cannot continue working in the program during that time.
La importancia del patrocinador
One of the fundamental aspects of the program is the role of the authorized sponsor. These organizations are responsible for supervising participants, maintaining their records in the SEVIS system, and ensuring that the exchange is conducted in accordance with established regulations. In addition, sponsors provide guidance and support to participants throughout their stay in the United States.
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