Traveling Outside the U.S.

If you are traveling outside of the U.S. and you plan to re-enter to continue working, you will need specific documentation. The following information is also included in your Work & Travel Handbook, and is very important. Follow these steps for successful traveling in and out of the country.

1. Make sure you are traveling WITHIN the dates on your DS-2019 form. Travel outside of these dates is prohibited, and will prevent you from re-entering the US!

2. Send your DS2019 form to CIEE at least two weeks prior to your trip using mail that can be tracked (i.e. - Fed Ex). Include a note stating your travel plans, US address, and phone number

3. INCLUDE a self addressed, PREPAID, TRACKABLE envelope (i.e. Fed Ex). We will use this to send your signed DS form and a letter of "Good Standing."

CIEE
ATTN: WAT USA
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101

Tel: 1 888 268 6245
Fax: 207 553 5000
E-mail: contact@ciee.org

If you want to come to our office in order to get the DS-2019 signed in person, please call us beforehand to let us know when to expect you. Please also note that your DS-2019, J-1 visa, and passport must be valid in order to re-enter the U.S. Lastly, make sure it states "M" under "Entries" on your J-1 visa. If it states "S" or "1," you will not be able to re-enter the U.S. to finish the Work & Travel USA Program.