Depending on which employer we place you with and in which state, you will earn a minimum starting wage of at least $330 per week. This is ± R25 000 p/m, depending on the exchange rate. Tax and standard deductions are automatically deducted from your wages. The taxation rate varies from State to State.
After having placed thousands of recruits in America, we have learned that $70 to $80 per week will buy you healthy food, drinks, and cover your laundry expenses.
No, you will not need any money in your bank account, however you will be expected to complete your contract and return to South Africa. If you don’t complete your contract for ANY reason, then you and your sureties will be responsible for the travel costs that A2X has paid for you.
If you are not a party animal but a motivated person who wants to save money, you can save between $150 and $200 per week (that is roughly R10 000 per month). We have heard from many recruits who saved R80 000 in a year, with some saving as much as R100 000 or more. Of course, if you party too much and spend a lot, you will not be able to save much.
Definitely not! The American visa regulations do not require you to pay for any medical exams to enter the US unless you have been convicted of a crime.
In order to compare you need to take the entire package you receive into account. Your US employer pays all your travel and other expenses worth over $3 000 to get you there. Your sponsored accommodation is either very cheap or free. When you add everything up, including your fringe benefits (e.g. water and electricity, transport to work), your effective earnings per month can exceed R25 000 or $1 419 p/m. Compared to most Americans earning minimum wage, you will be able to save much more, than many Americans can, because they usually don’t get travel and accommodation cheap or free with their job.
No, a grade 10, 11, or matric will do as a minimum requirement. Some work experience will enhance your chances of being approved.
Yes, you can apply, but we do require that you speak and understand English clearly.
After we have accepted you and you have attended the orientation session, we will arrange an appointment at the American consulate for you. We will assist you with the paperwork and prepare you for the consulate interview so you can obtain your work visa ASAP.
Yes, if you have proven to be a good worker and your employer would like you to return, you can go back for another year. You will still need to submit an application again with us and be interviewed and accepted by the US Consulate for a visa.
Your contract is usually between 6 - 10 months, depending on which month you leave and for which employer you work. You will work in the US until the summer season ends, which is usually around November.
You can apply online now. Your application will be forwarded to the A2X representative in your region for a no-obligation interview (this means you don’t need to pay for the interview). Our representative will be in contact once we start our interviews in October/November.
Our groups leave Johannesburg from early in the new year, but fill up quickly. So don't wait too long before applying.
There are traveling amusement parks all over the US, each with different routes. You will be placed with a park whose needs closely match your personality and experience, and with a group you will fit in with best. We will only be able to give you an indication of your route at the orientation session. Placement with a specific or preferred amusement park cannot always be guaranteed.
Although accommodation is provided, you are responsible for providing your own meals. There is enough space in your bunkhouse for a small fridge and a microwave. These items can each be bought in the US, often for under $80; these costs can be shared between 2 or 4 people. You will be provided with a lift into town on average once a week to stock up on 2-minute noodles, TV dinners, and other food. And yes, you are responsible for doing your own laundry.
Travel insurance is optional but highly recommended and is available at minimal expense to you. You should also bring pocket money for the first 10 days or so; approximately $200 will be sufficient as a minimum.
We are usually able to place you with your partner or friend. However, placement with your friends cannot always be guaranteed, although we will do our best to accommodate you. Remember to mention who you would like to go with during your interview!