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J-1 WORK & VISA POSITIONS AVAILABLE Support, Staff, Restaurant Host, Spa Valet, Steward, Ski Valet

ELIGIBILITY Must be a University student affiliated with a Student Work and Travel Program.

Winter Programs we work with: www.ccusa.com, www.use.com.pe Summer Programs we work with: www.iena.org, VISA RESTRICTONS You must obtain your work visa through a Work and Travel Program, not through the Sonnenalp . J-1 Visa holders are able to work more than one job for more than one company. VISA DATES Winter season: early December through at least March 30th Summer season: June through September

COST Varies depending upon cost of Student Work and Travel Program. The Sonnenalp Hotel does not cover any expenses associated with this program.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please contact the above agencies and express interest in applying for the Sonnenalp Hotel. For winter positions, we will begin hiring in August. For summer positions, we will begin hiring in February.

J-1 TRAINEE VISA POSITIONS AVAILABLE Culinary, Hotel, & Beverage

ELIGIBILITY Must possess a degree or certificate from a post-secondary institution outside of the US and 1 (one) year of professional experience; OR must have 5 (five) years of professional experience. Must be at least 20 years of age and fluent in English. VISA RESTRICTONS You must obtain a training offer from the Sonnenalp Hotel prior to applying for a visa through our recommended agencies. Training Program must be in your professional field VISA DATES You must be available for a full 12 months, typically starting in October or June.

COST Varies, but is usually around $1500-2000, not including travel expenses. The Sonnenalp Hotel does not cover any expenses associated with this program.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply at our website under the “General Application” tab. Because this visa can take up to 8 weeks for approval, it is recommended that you apply well in advance. For October start dates, we will begin hiring in March. For June start dates, we will begin hiring in December.

J-1 INTERN VISA POSITIONS AVAILABLE Culinary, Hotel, Food & Beverage

ELIGIBILITY Must be enrolled in a university or college outside of the US and have completed at least two semester’s worth of credit or have graduated from one within 12 (twelve) months prior to the start of your internship. Must be at least 18 years of age and fluent in English. VISA RESTRICTONS You must obtain an internship offer from the Sonnenalp Hotel prior to applying for a visa through our recommended agencies. Internship must be in your field of study VISA DATES You must be available for a full 12 months, typically starting in October or June.

COST Varies, but is usually around $1500-2000, not including travel expenses. The Sonnenalp Hotel does not cover any expenses associated with this program.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply at our website under the “General Application” tab. Because this visa can take up to 8 weeks for approval, it is recommended that you apply well in advance. For October start dates, we will begin hiring in March. For June start dates, we will begin hiring in December.

Q-1 VISA POSITIONS AVAILABLE Culinary, Food & Beverage

ELIGIBILITY National of Germany, Austria or Switzerland with background in Bavarian heritage, food and traditions. Ability to share German language and Bavarian cultural heritage with American public. Over 18 years of age. Fluent in English and German. VISA RESTRICTONS You cannot have been in the in Q1 status during the last 12 months. VISA DATES You must be available for a full 15 months, typically starting in July or December.

COST Varies depending on Travel Expenses.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply at our website under the “General Application” tab. Because this visa can take up to 6 months for approval, it is recommended that you apply well in advance.