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USIT is Ireland's leading specialist in student travel, work abroad and intern/trainee programmes to the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Cristi was extremely helpful from the first steps. He was attentive, replied fast and helped with any queries. His support made the grad visa process much easier and clearer.

Cristi was extremely helpful and informative throughout the grad visa process. He clearly explained each step and provided reassuring guidance.

Cristi made the process very straightforward and smooth by always being available to help with any queries.

Cristi was extremely helpful throughout the whole process.

Thanks to Aaron who was very helpful throughout the application process. He was quick to respond and made everything simple.

Aaron was extremely helpful and quick in getting back to me on my request, very informative and a pleasure to deal with

Super service, making it very easy to get over to America for the summer. Erin and team have been 10/10


Great experience today during my screening call. Keeley was very helpful with any questions I had and explained everything about the visa very clearly.


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Your J1 USA ride or die, in this online travel talk our J1 team will give you all the intel on living and working in the States on your J1 visa – including where you can go, what jobs we can sort for you, and when you need to apply to secure your spot this summer. 

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Virtual travel talk | 09 Sep @ 17:00-17:30 GMT

J1 USA | Everything you need to know

In this virtual travel talk our Irish J1 team will give you all the intel on living and working in the States on your J1 visa – including which cities you can go to, what jobs we can sort for you, and when you need to apply to secure your spot for next summer. 

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Virtual travel talk | 26 Aug @ 17:00-17:30

A USIT brand: our BUNAC camp world tour is back in Dublin! We'll have 17 American summer camps flying over to interview for a range of counsellor and activity specialist roles. Meet Camp Directors face-to-face, interview with multiple camps to find your fit, and (everything crossed) walk away with a camp job on the day. More on the camps attending coming soon. Sign up below. 

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28 Jan '27 | Location + time coming soon 

BUNAC Camp hiring fair | Dublin

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Best of both! Under two hours from Manhattan (pictured) for your days off, work at this country club on Long Island with free staff accommodation. 

Matinecock, New York

Server Assistant 

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So cool our teeth hurt. Spend your summer working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores in historic Boston.

Boston, Massachusetts

Ice Cream Scooper 

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Summer on the lake. Work on Chicago's famous Navy Pier at this all-American burger, chicken and hot dog jaunt. Did we mention the free meals? 

Chicago, Illinois

Cook/Cashier

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Spend the summer working for this award-winning San Diego entertainment company - helping with festivals, events, team building, camps and more. 

San Diego, California

Activities Coordinator

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Spend your J1 amongst the surf beaches and seafood restaurants of Long Island, working for Montauk's primary health food store and café. 

Montauk, Long Island

Cashier 

Owning popular bars and restaurants across the city, spend your summer working for this iconic hospitality group in the J1 hotspot of Chicago.

Server Assistant

Located on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier on the shores of Lake Michigan, spend your summer J1 working at this renowned chef's restaurant.

Server 

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You'll be happy as a clam on your summer J1 working for this legendary seafood restaurant in the stunning playground of Cape Cod. 

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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Life's a beach on your summer J1 working as a lifeguard in the oceanfront playground of Myrtle Beach. Awesome beach hair also included. 

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Ocean Lifeguard

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Spend your summer in the yacht-filled paradise of Newport working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores.

Newport, Rhode Island 

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Netlag is real. Why end up face down in a work abroad Wiki hole, when you can find out everything you need to know at one of our in-person or virtual events. Plan your trip, find a job, meet the gang. 

USIT events

We host a number of Visa events from Information Evenings to Hiring Fairs. Book your place at our next J1 Visa Event or ask USIT to visit your college.


USIT Events - Information Talks & Jobs Events

Work this way. We run virtual and in-person job fairs throughout the year with our working holiday, summer camp and J1 employers. Sign up, get hired, job done.

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Hiring events

USIT started out on campus 60+ years. No, we’re not Ireland’s oldest mature student. But we are likely to be on a campus near you soon to chat all things work and travel.

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Campus events

Need to know what grad jobs you can do in the US, or where you can travel in Oz? Find out everything you need to know in one fell swoop at our in-person or virtual talks.