Hire quality staff backed by exceptional support
Intrax Work Travel is a seasonal J-1 exchange visa program that provides U.S. employers the opportunity to hire international university students for their business's peak season.
Our participants are top university students from around the world, eager to spend their summer working in the United States, speaking English, and learning more about American culture.
Work with an Industry Leader
Having matched 100,000+ participants over 18+ years as a J-1 Summer Work Travel program sponsor, we have the expertise to guide you through the hiring process with ease, while building a rewarding cultural experience.
Hire for your Exact Seasonal Hiring Gaps
IWT works closely with you to develop a hiring plan personalized to meet your staffing needs so you can recruit participants that are able to work for your seasonal peak and shoulder seasons.
Experience Unmatched Local & Global Support
Our global partners from over 35 countries and local staff in the United States provide exceptional 24/7 support for both you and your participants from start to finish.
Foster an International Company Culture
IWT J-1 participants are eager to learn about American culture from their coworkers and your guests, and they are just as excited to share their culture too.
Expectational Service,
Superior Support
Learn more about what IWT can offer you.
Management of Visa & Administrative Details
We handle all J-1 visa paperwork, compliance, and regulatory hiring requirements, reducing risk and saving your team time.
Participant Vetting
Candidates are carefully screened for eligibility, English proficiency, and readiness to work in U.S. workplaces.
Matching & Placement
We help match participants to roles based on skills, availability, and your business needs.
Expert Counseling
Our team supports both hosts and participants to ensure a seamless experience throughout the program.
24-Hour Emergency Support
Round-the-clock assistance ensures immediate support for urgent situations, giving you peace of mind.
Diverse Candiate Pool Across Seasons
Hire quality staff from our global talent pool for your peak seasons.
Hiring for seasonal work in your industry
Intrax host companies represent numerous parts of the hospitality and tourism industries, including hotels, ski resorts, amusement parks, and more. We work with companies to develop a clear understanding of hiring needs, while our expert international offices and partners recruit qualified participants for each industry.
With offices worldwide and throughout the United States, IWT provides a complete support system for host companies for every hiring season.
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Our Work Travel Participants
Our participants represent a wide range of skills, personalities and cultural backgrounds. Each participant is excited for the opportunity to live and work in the United States, bringing their skills to your company and improving their understanding of America.
All Work Travel participants are:
Proficient in English
Full-time students from the world's best universities
From more than 50 countries
Excited to learn about American culture first-hand
Still have questions?
Contact us or check out our host FAQ.
Our team is here to help!
Introduce a new perspective to your company
Our host companies have done a fantastic job of integrating cultural activities into their J-1 employees' time in the United States.
Hosts Love Working With Us
But you don't have to take our word for it.
The Intrax team has been phenomenal throughout our recruitment process!
Intrax does an amazing job with the organization, coordination of the job fair days, and supporting the students.
Lagoon has found that the international participants bring an added culture that our local employees and park guests have come to love. We could not imagine our Lagoon team without these great students.
This hiring was very well organized, and I had the best time! Cmmunication and scheduling were easy to follow. Intrax and their partners went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. I really enjoyed the authentic cultural experience as well. I really can't say enough positive things about this trip, so thank you so much to Intrax
The hiring tour was planned very professionally and I was completely satisfied with the execution! I appreciate everything Intrax does to recruit on our behalf. The quality of the candidates were excellent!
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Interested in becoming a Work Travel Host?
As host companies, IWT helps you build a culturally enriching work environment by hiring international students during your peak seasonal needs. You foster public diplomacy by providing the opportunity for Americans to interact with cultures from around the world.