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IN COLLEGE AND thinking of going abroad next summer? Applications to go live and work in the US next summer are now open.
USIT has said that the J1 visa programme remains a long-standing rite of passage for many Irish college students.
Applications can made online at j1online.ie.
All students seeking to travel to work in the US next summer will need to provide evidence of a pre-arranged job across the pond as part of their J1 applications, a measure which was brought in last year.
USIT said that it offers basic and premium packages, with the latter package helping students to arrange jobs over in the US.
Despite intense lobbying from the Irish government in recent years, the US has retained the system of pre-arranged employment as a requirement for J1 visas.
A statement from the US embassy added that, since its inception over 50 years ago, 150,000 students have embarked to the US on a J1 programme from Ireland.
There was good news on the J-1 front last December, with the 12-month visa extended for another three years, after concerns were raised following previous comments made by President Donald Trump.
Reacting to the news, then-Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan said: “The J1 programme is an important and valued part of Ireland’s bilateral relations with the United States.”
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I wish the Journal and other media outlets would stop this over reporting of the weather. Everyday its the same crap, warm for a few days. Cold and wet for a few days. Thats Irish weather in a nutshell..
@Cosmo Kramer: To some of us busy people – the weather is critical to doing our jobs. Daily updates are critical.
@Cosmo Kramer: And maybe, the media should stop reporting the news too as it’s always the same – car accidents, strikes, drugs, crime?
@Fank Pulman: Frank the weather is either cold and wet, warm and dry, cold and sunny or wet and warm. Thats it with the exception of the odd windy day. Look out the window every now and again and your set..
@Cosmo Kramer: An extraordinarily naive post! Cursory window observations will not tell you when the weather will change – or what it’s like (or going to be like) in different locations.
@Fank Pulman: your not that busy dude
@Donnchadh Cassin: But, unlike you, I can spell…
@Cosmo Kramer: red thumb
I agree. The weather in this country is not news, and should not feature on ‘news’ apps. There are several good weather apps out there for those who are interested.
@Anthony Byrne: No – it’s not news. Just very important information, for many…
@Fank Pulman: maybe we should cancel all traffic reports as well – because we know the roads are always crowded!?
Yep. And the sky is blue. This is also information. Important information to some.
@Fank Pulman: Oh sorry didnt realise this was an english test…ya spanner. also a great sign that somebody has lost any argument when you resort to being a grammar cop.
You couldn’t even go one day. Do you have hard on’s for giving us bad news journal?
See the gimps going crazy at even a hint of sunshine. It’s still very cold outside.
@Censored: lovely n warm in my yard
@Censored: 17 degrees is hot for March in Ireland lad
Fab here. Don’t be so moany.
Those Sheriff Street lads jumping into the Liffey near the convention centre.
Do you all realise that you paid for their swimsuits?
Come on journal let us enjoy the few days we have. We know its not going to last forever its March ffs.
If we didn’t talk about the weather, we would have f*u*c*k all to talk about!
My umbrella is up and down more times than a wh*res knickers!
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