I, user of this Client Management System, have read, understood and agreed to the following:
I am a full-time student pursuing a two or more year university/college degree.
I understand that I MUST pay a Registration Fee of JA$2,500.00, and this is not refundable and not transferable.
I understand that I MUST pay my Non-Refundable Commitment Fee of US$450.00 Two (2) weeks after registration and this is not refundable or transferable under any circumstance (see refund policy sheets).
I have seen and read a STEEP International registration form with its cancellation and refund policy and agreed.
I understand that after I have paid my Programme Fee up to 25% of this amount is not refundable and 75% of the amount will be returned to me (Under the Jamaican Legislation).
*** However, we will refund the Programme Fee in its entirety if there was no processing of your documents, or if you only deposited to our Bank Account and absolutely nothing was done for you from STEEP International Limited.
I understand that my parent/guardian will need to sign this terms and conditions and attach a copy of a valid ID when submitting all documents to validate that they have also read and understood the terms and conditions & refund policies.
I understand and agree that if I submit any fraudulent documents to STEEP International Limited to obtain a DS2019 form my file will be handed over to the Fraud Squad for prosecution.
I understand that I should NOT register for a school in the first semester and then do NOT attend classes in my second semester, only to participate on the Programme, that too constitutes fraud.
I understand that I should NOT buy school ID, school transcript or school status letter to participate on the summer J1 Work and Travel Programme.
I understand that I am responsible for all travel, personal or incidental expenses related to the programme and otherwise.
I understand that this is a programme and I MUST purchase my airline ticket through STEEP International even if I am a self-placed applicant.
I understand that I must pay the airfare deposit of JA $20,000 before I am issued my DS2019 form.
This is FULLY refundable if I cancel from the programme or I am refused the Visa at the Embassy.
I understand that a pre-departure orientation is required for all Summer Work Travel Programme participants and I will attend.
Cancellations are required in writing explaining the cancellation.
STEEP reserves the right to share information about you, the applicant, to any related institutions we deem necessary should the need arise.
Refusal at the US Embassy requires a return of the DS-2019 form to the STEEP office immediately (no later than 24 hours).
I understand that a US Designated Sponsor is my Visa Sponsor, issues the DS-2019 form (work Permit) and is responsible for the programme operation and NOT STEEP International.
I understand that ALL J1 Applicants MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EVERY SATURDAY for 3-4 months in the Summer to participate on the programme.
I understand that the US Designated Sponsor reserves the right to close the programme at short notice or to cancel anyone from the programme if a situation arises where this is necessary or applicant violates programme rules.
I agree to behave ethically and responsibly while in the USA.
If I desire a change in my arrival date it will require a change in my DS-2019 form; if applicable, I will pay US $80 for the reprint of my DS2019 form and courier fee.
I understand that I must open a Jamaica National US Currency Account or provide a family member’s account to be refunded my programme fee should the need arise.
In the processing of participants’ application for travel to the USA various expenses are paid out and sponsor fees incurred, some of which are non-refundable. As a result, these non-refundable fees will be deducted when reimbursing your Programme Fee. The information below are general conditions when requesting a refund:
If a participant cancels before issued with the DS 2019, US$350.00 will be deducted.
If a participant cancels after DS2019 have been issued, US$450.00 of your Programme Fee will be deducted.
Upon denial of J-1 visa at the embassy, US$450.00 of your Programme Fee will be deducted.
To replace participants DS2019 for any reason, US$70.00 is required.
If a participant cancels after being issued a J-1 visa, then the DS form must be returned to STEEP International and the visa to the US Embassy before refund is finalize.
There will be no refund if students are refused at the Embassy due to fraud.
All students incriminating themselves while on the J-1 programme will be placed on BLACKLIST and will not be eligible to participate with any other Agent in Jamaica.
In order to receive your refund, participants MUST return the original DS2019 to the office within 24 hours and complete a refund form to begin the process; failure to do so will cause delays or result in complete cancellation of the refund if not returned.
If you as a participant need to cancel; it is recommended you DO SO BEFORE your DS2019 start date.
****Please see US Sponsor cancellation policy agreement.
NB *** Please note that the non-refundable part of your Programme Fee (25%) is an administrative cost for STEEP International Limited and it’s handling of your overseas job request that amounts to no more than JA$45,000.00 or the US equivalent according to the Ministry of Labour Jamaican laws.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS PLACEMENT FEE COVERS OFFICE OPERATIONS
This cost contributes to the operational expenses of the business such as paying utility bills, screening fee, handling your paperwork, arranging interviews, paying for the venue, uploading of your documents, school campus fees to promote Registrations, Jamaica’s statutory deduction and Licensing Fees at the Ministry of Labour.
You will lose this percentage once you pay your Programme Fee irrespective of your situation or circumstances. Therefore, please ensure that you can afford to lose this money before registering for our programme, thank you.
NOTE: All refunds will be paid on or before the Second Friday in September provided it is received by STEEP International Limited from our US Sponsors and all the correct refund steps were followed by the participant. Therefore, please DO NOT use school fees to pay your Programme Fees because sometimes refunds are not ready before the new school year begins.
TERMINOLOGIES
SELF PLACED APPLICANTS – J1 students who have been on the programme before and are returning to their SAME employer/job, same US Sponsor.
FULL PLACED APPLICANTS –J1 students who have been referred, sourced own job and are going for the FIRST TIME, first location or never been.
INDEPENDENT APPLICANTS - Students who have been on the programme before, but have their own job, but not going to an Intrax job.
NB: All J1 Students MUST BE ABLE to work EVERY SATURDAY for 3 – 4 months in the summer to participate on our programme in the United States.
By signing this contract, you agree that the electronic signature to this Agreement shall be as valid as an original signature of such party and shall be effective to bind such party to this Agreement. The parties agree that any electronically signed document (including this Agreement) shall be deemed (i) to be “written” or “in writing,” (ii) to have been signed and (iii) to constitute a record established and maintained in the ordinary course of business and an original written record when printed from electronic files. Such paper copies or “printouts,” if introduced as evidence in any judicial, arbitral, mediation or administrative proceeding, will be admissible as between the parties to the same extent and under the same conditions as other original business records created and maintained in documentary form. Neither party shall contest the admissibility of true and accurate copies of electronically signed documents on the basis of the best evidence rule or as not satisfying the business records exception to the hearsay rule. For purposes hereof, “electronic signature” means a manually-signed original signature that is then transmitted by electronic means; “transmitted by electronic means” means sent in the form of a facsimile or sent via the internet as a “pdf” (portable document format) or other replicating image attached to an e-mail message; and, “electronically signed document” means a document transmitted by electronic means and containing, or to which there is affixed, an electronic signature.
Last Modified:
October 01, 2021
