Welcome to Global Friends, Inc., Educational and International Exchange Programs provider in the United States, Europe, and around the globe.

Global Friends offers J-1 programs such as Work and Travel USA, Paid and Unpaid Internships, Traineeships and Virtual Training, Camp Counselor program, and Academic Year program.
Global Friends is internationally and locally licensed, embassy listed and registered J-1 and Educational Agent. We work directly with US-based J-1 Visa Sponsors to ensure the highest level of service for our participants. Our partners are such well-established Visa Sponsors as:
- Cultural Homestay International
- CICD
- CIEE
- WWCEUSA
- United Work and Travel

Global Friends is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Our representative offices are located in the heart of Central Asia – Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Beijing, China; St Petersburg, Russia; and in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Feel free to contact us to inquire about any of the j1 programs: info@j1exchange.com


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With a J1 visa for Exchange Visitors on the Work and Travel Program, you cannot ❌:

πŸ“Œ Engage in full-time academic studies.

πŸ“Œ Stay in the US for an extended period beyond the allowed duration.

πŸ“Œ Misuse the visa for illegal activities or overstaying.

πŸ“Œ Operate a business or engage in productive employment.

πŸ“Œ Change your visa status or apply for permanent residency (Green Card) while on a J1 visa.

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DS-160 Form Guide: Travel Information ✈️
What are your travel plans? What is the purpose of your trip to the United States? This section asks you specific travel itinerary plans including your arrival and departure dates, the address you will stay in the United States, etc.

The Global Friends team has prepared video instructions for you on how to properly complete this section of Form ds-160: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAcUz...

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This video aims to help students and citizens of Uzbekistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ώ navigate the form with ease and ensure that they submit an accurate and complete application for their US visa.

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What is the Wilberforce pamphlet? πŸ“–

The U.S. Department of State recognizes the importance of exchange programs for public diplomacy. As with any cultural exchange program, high benefits entail high responsibilities.

The U.S. government created an informational pamphlet describing the rights of international students in the United States. It includes the number for the hotline and helpful tips for your stay in the United States, like how to keep a written record of all the time you work and keeping your travel documents in a safe place where you can always access them.

Please remember that your rights entail even greater responsibilities. Under the strict laws of the United States, everyone is equal.

Available for free download in PDF format:

travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/LegalRightsandP…

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When you come to the US as a j1 cultural exchange student, each employer will first provide you with a training period.
To work as Camp Counselor at a summer camp campusa.uz/ πŸ•οΈ, you must not only be responsible and attentive, but must also have certain skills. What do you think about this:

What type of training is often provided to summer camp staff in the USA?

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Becoming a lifeguard in the USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ can be meaningful and beneficial to future career opportunities for many reasons:

βœ… Saving lives: As a lifeguard, you will have the opportunity to directly save lives and make a positive impact on the community by preventing drownings and other water-related accidents.

βœ… Valuable skills: Lifeguarding provides valuable skills such as first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques that can be useful in various emergency situations.

βœ… Physical fitness: Lifeguarding requires physical fitness and regular training, which can help you stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

βœ… Job opportunities: There is a high demand for lifeguards in the US, especially during the summer months at beaches, pools, and water parks.

βœ… Lifelong friendships: Lifeguarding often involves working closely with a team of other lifeguards, leading to the development of strong friendships and a sense of camaraderie.

βœ… Professional development: Lifeguarding can provide valuable experience in leadership, communication, and decision-making, which can be beneficial for future career opportunities.

Watch this video to learn the pros and cons of being a lifeguard from a j1 exchange student from Uzbekistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ώ

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May you celebrate the thanksgiving day with love in your heart, prosperous vision in your mind, and gratitude in your being.
❀️ Thanksgiving wishes to everyone! ❀️

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Let's meet Niginabegim Aktamova, who is a participant in a Global Friends` Trainee program.
Her request was to focus on UX/Marketing/Research and according to her request, she was placed at Userlytics.
After 18 months of training at this company, she has successfully completed the program and is now moving further along the path to achieving her goals and objectives.πŸ“šπŸ“ˆ
Let's congratulate her on this achievement and wish her good luck in the future.πŸ™

If you are thinking about an βœ… Internship/Trainee abroad, please visit our website to learn more about this program: globalfriendsinc.com/programs/internship-trainee-u…

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Have you ever watched American summer camp movies and dreamed of living in such an atmosphere where you can sing campfire songs, dance, make new friends, sleep in cabins, make s’mores, tell campfire stories, play games and other fun-filled activities? πŸ§—β€β™€οΈπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ
Camp Counselor USA program is 100% what you need to get such an amazing experience. You will live and work in the US for three months. You will be get thrown into American culture and surrounded by like-minded people all mentoring incredible children. The additional benefit of working at a camp is that you won’t have to worry about accommodation or meal costs.Β πŸ” At the end of the summer, you will have enough money in your pocket to travel around America for up to 30 days.πŸ—½
Apply campusa.uz/ for the best summer of you life!

🍿Here's our top list of movies that will inspire you to pack your suitcase and embark on a life-changing cultural exchange as a Camp Counselor in the US:
A Week Away (2021)
Family Camp (2022)
An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life (2017)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Camp (2013)
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

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