Participant Handbook Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Welcome . 3 Chapter 2 - About Us . 4 About InterExchange . 4 Career Training USA . 4 Other InterExchange Programs . 4 Chapter 3: Participant Rights, Protections, Understanding . .. 6 Chapter 4 - Stay Connected . 8 Facebook . 8 Career Training USA Blog . 8 Career Training USA Online Participant Network . 8 Career Training USA Social & Cultural Events . 8 Peer Mentor Program . 8 Ambassador Program. 8 Program Evaluations . 9 Chapter 5 - Important Program Documents . 10 DS-7002 Form (Training/Internship Placement Plan) . 10 DS-2019 Form (Certificate of Eligibility For Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status) . 11 Your J-1 Visa .. 12 Chapter 6 - Applying for the J-1 Visa . 13 Step 1: Pay the SEVIS Fee . 13 Step 2: Schedule Your Appointment With the Embassy/Consulate . 13 Step 3: Review and Sign Your DS-2019 Form . 13 Step 4: Complete Your Visa Application and Gather the Required Documents and Payment . 13 Step 5: Apply for Your Visa . 14 Step 6: Receive Your Visa . 14 Chapter 7 – U .S . Embassy/Consulate Interviewing Tips . 15 Chapter 8 - Arriving in the USA . 16 Arrival Documents . 16 Clearing Customs and Border Protection . 16 Entry to the U .S . 16 Problems Crossing the Border . 17 Chapter 9 - SEVIS . .. 18 How to Activate Your SEVIS Record . 18 Keep Your SEVIS Record Accurate . 18 Chapter 10 - Housing Information . 19 Types of Housing in the USA . 19 Resources to Find Housing . 19 Roommates . 19 Avoiding Scams . 20 Tenants’ Rights . 20 Safety. 20 Transportation. 20 Utilities, Cable and Internet . 20 Housing Costs . 20 Furniture . 21 Online Housing Resources. 21 Chapter 11 - Compensation . 22 Employee Benefits . 22 Pay Increases & Promotions. 22 Additional Employment . 22 Chapter 12 - Social Security . 23 Chapter 13 - Tax Information. 24 I-9 Form . 24 W-4 Form . 24 How to Complete the W-4 Form . 24 Tax Refunds . 25 W-2 Form . 25 Filing Form 1040NR-EZ . 25 CT-PH01-0316 1 InterExchange Career Training USA Participant Handbook Chapter 14 - Insurance Information . ..