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Passports
Costs
Employment Offer Letters
Visa Process
Flights
What now?
General
Upon Arrival in the USA
Medical Insurance
Medical Examination
WELCOME / INTRODUCTION
PASSPORTS
• 2 to 3 weeks
• ID
• R400 cash
Two clean open facing pages
Valid until November 2020
When applying:
Permanent
Foreign passports – DS160 form
COSTS
Costs:
Refunded to you within first month
of employment
Police clearance fee - $13
Visa processing fee - $190
Spending money - $200 - $250
Healthy / fit
Needs to be completed by 13 September - CPT/JHB
20 September – DBN/PE
Medical evaluation pack
Pathology referral form
Radiology referral form
Medical evaluation form
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Includes:
X-Ray - Tuberculosis
Urine Test – Drugs / Pregnancy
Blood Test – Hepatitis A, B and C
Medical Examination
– Overall physical / mental health
All clubs
Procedure:
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
LEAVE the form with the doctor
Visit selected doctor (3 days later)
• radiology report
• x-ray of your chest
• identification
• medical evaluation form
• drug test (brown envelope) – opened by doctor
• pregnancy test (females-white envelope) – opened by doctor
Visit pathologist – cover note
Visit radiologist (same day) – cover note
Book appointment with doctor – cover note
No show - cancellation fee
REMEMBER:
To avoid all pain medication 48hrs prior to your doctors appointment e.g.
anti-inflammatories, Myprodol, Nurofen etc.
To notify doctor if on any antibiotics or other medication to treat an existing condition
To stop taking vitamins or muscle building/restoring products within 24 hours of
medical assessment
That working out excessively in the gym, could result in protein in the urine
Information Care Cross
Approves
Workaway International
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
DO NOT PAY DOCTORS
Workaway International pays on your behalf
Retesting at your own cost
We take out insurance on your behalf
Medical insurance / not a medical aid
MEDICAL INSURANCE
24/7 hour emergency service
MEDICAL INSURANCE
What is covered?
Insured during stay abroad
Acute illness / injury
Inpatient treatment – insured amount ($500 000)
Outpatient treatment – co-payment of $100 (once per accident/illness)
When back in your home country
Dental / Pregnancy
What is not covered?
Pre-existing medical conditions
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Create account…one day prior to leaving South Africa
Handout - pack
Visit website – www.esecutive.com / Facebook connect
Pre-certification – inpatient treatment / surgery / CAT scan / MRI
Receive an email – Esecutive (Spam)
Insurance ID card / Print / Mobile
Co-payment in case of in-patient treatment in an emergency ward which
could have taken place in an out-patient facility
Date of employment
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Hourly wage
Employer - The Country Club
Settle-in period
Departure date
Offer Letter
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Position Wages per hour
Line Cook $13.86
Server Captain $19.00
Server $13.28
Server Assistant $10.75
Banquet Set-Up $12.50
Bartender $13.28
Host $11.25
Dishwasher $10.50
Housekeeper $11.25
Rec Aide (golf, spa, pool etc.) $12.00
Golf Course Maintenance $13.05
(Palm Beach County wages)
OR
Date of employment
Hourly wage
Hours
Guaranteed 40 hours over 1 week
Deductions
Employer – The Country Club
Settle-in period
Departure date
Guaranteed 80 hours over 2 weeks
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Offer Letter
DEDUCTIONS:
Rent
Electricity
Water/Sewer
Furniture
Linen
Crockery/cutlery
Telephone
DSL Connection
Living Expenses - $160/$170 per week
Medicare (1.45%)
Social security (6.20%)
Federal income (claim back)Use reputable company to assist
Taxes (paid to State)
Refundable Security Deposit - $5 per week
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Bi-weekly example:
Servers:
Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 13.28 1062.40
Overtime 19.92 0.00
Total Gross Income $1062.40
Less Expenses:
Social Security 6.20% 65.87
Medicare 1.45% 15.40
Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 83.00
Housing ($170.00 per week) 340.00
Security Deposit * ($5.00 per week) 10.00
Total Expenses 514.27
Net Income $548.13
$548.13 x 2 Pay Periods = $1096.26
*Refundable security deposit refunded at the end of the season (as defined in the sublease agreement)
* Federal tax refundable (a portion of this may be refundable)
OR
Date of employment
Hourly wage
Hours
Guaranteed 40 hours over 1 weeks
Deductions
Overtime -
Rate of 1½ times your pay rate for
each hour over 40 hrs per week
Tips
Employer – The Country Club
Settle-in period
Departure date
Guaranteed 80 hours over 2 weeks
Offer Letter
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Voluntary housing program
Weekly payroll - $160 / $170
Weekly security deposit - $5
Monthly inspections
Responsible for damages
Sublease agreement form
Requests honoured -
(not guaranteed)
Visit website for details – www.workaway.com
Flat mate request form
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Transportation
hats / headgear / footwear
no piercings / visible tattoos
cosmetics
hair / beards / goatees / clean shaven
Uniforms
Meals
EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
Housing
Drug Testing
Side Jobs
Medical Care
jewelry
Provided - your responsibility to keep laundered
See pack for extras
Dress Code
US Consulates
Cape Town
Johannesburg
DurbanIn person
Exception – returners who
have an H2B visa that expired
less than one year ago
Process
Preparation
H2B Visa
seasonal work visa
valid for a specific period
(6 - 8 months)
VISAS
Application
Interview
Collection
VISAS
Complete DS160 form online
www.workaway.com
Take note - specific answers
- contact person/who filed petition/employer
- intended date of arrival/city
- address you will be staying at
- petition number
- social media
- monthly salary (USA)
- uploading of photo
Review each section / print (print option) – no print screens
Scan and email – CPT / JHB – 4 Sept / DBN / PE –11 Sept
Approved by Workaway – via email
Printed confirmation - Barcode clear / legible
Sign and submit
VISAS
Make MRV fee payment
Visit US website – create account
Check that your email address is correct throughout the process
Payment – credit card (preferable) or cash
(No EFT/Transfers)
Cash payment instructions
Returners who qualify for mail in service – see special notes
VISAS
Make MRV fee payment
Visit US website – create account
Payment – credit card (preferable) or cash
(No EFT/Transfers)
Cash - ABSA – deposit slip
Email MRV login details (email/password) and proof of payment
Workaway – schedule appointment with US consulate
Credit card – print proof of payment
Returners (mail in service) – email Courier-in authorization
certificate
VISAS
Prepare visa application pack
Printed confirmation page - from DS160 form
Your passport (valid November 2020)
One colour US visa photo (51mm X 51mm)
Proof of payment
Courier-In Authorization Certificate (only for returners who
qualify for the mail in service)
VISAS
Prepare visa application pack
Printed confirmation page – from DS160 form
Your passport (valid November 2020)
One colour US visa photo (51mm X 51mm)
Proof of payment
Proof of ties to South Africa
Courier-In Authorization Certificate (only for returners who
qualify for the mail in service)
VISAS
Examples of documentation to demonstrate ties to South Africa
Letter from Academic
Institution:
• Studies July 2020
• Proof of payment for registration
STUDIES
Letter from SA Employer:
• Original letter – Signed
• Employment June/July 2020
• Accurate and authentic
Debt such as:
• Study loan
• Vehicle finance
• Life insurance policies
Ownership/Investments:
• Own / paying bond
• Must be in your name
• Business investments
EMPLOYMENT
DEBT OWNERSHIP
Other such as:
• Affidavit e.g. children/marriage
OTHER
VISAS
Prepare visa application pack
Printed confirmation page – from DS160 form
Your passport (valid November 2020)
One colour US visa photo (51mm X 51mm)
Proof of payment
Proof of ties to South Africa
Signed Payments Made Form
Signed Enrollment Agreement Form
Signed copy of Offer Letter
Lost/Stolen passports – affidavit
Previous visits to the USA – visas (holiday/work/cruise liner)
Siblings/parents in the USA – visas/green cards
Courier-In Authorization Certificate (only for
returners who qualify for the mail in service)
CAPE TOWN
Workaway Office
10/11/12 Sept
VISAS
JOHANNESBURG
Regus
12/13 Sept
PORT ELIZABETH
Dolphins Leap
16 Sept
Arrive timeously for your appointment
Deliver completed pack
Visit the consulate
Expire passports
Completed pack
(handed to you on day of appointment)
Visa appointment confirmation
DURBAN
Hotel 64 on Gordon
17/18 Sept
Well presented
Dress conservatively
Pleasant/courteous
Clear idea of plans when contract in USA completed
VISAS
At your scheduled appointment
Appointment dates – emailed to you
“Know Your Rights” as a temporary worker in the USA
Well presented
Dress conservatively
Pleasant/courteous
Clear idea of plans when contract in USA completed
VISAS
At your scheduled appointment
DURBAN
Old Mutual Building, 31st Floor,
303 PixleyKaSeme Street
Processing period: ± 3 working days
JOHANNESBURG
1 Sandton Drive (opp. Sandton City)
Processing period: ± 5 working days
CAPE TOWN
2 Reddam Avenue, Tokai
Processing period: ± 3 working days
Appointment dates
“Your Rights” as a temporary worker in the USA
Visa extensions up north – follow rules
Departures
Luggage
SAA to JFK / USA local carrier
FLIGHTS
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Port Elizabeth
Duration: ± 24 hours
Check in - International (3 hrs)
- Domestic (1½ hrs)
Flight change fee - $250 / Departure city
1 hand [8kg]
Liquids (100 ml)
2 suitcases [23kg each]
1 bag = 158cm
Golf bags (23kg) – see SAA / Delta website
Return flight date will change / NO return flight Florida to JFK
All clubs – Oct / early Nov
Delta to Washington DC or JFK / USA local carrier
Medical examination
Completed by 13 Sept (CPT/JHB) / 20 Sept (DBN/PE)
WHAT NOW?
Apply for Visa
26 Sept onwards
Prepare visa application pack
Hand in – 10/11/12 Sept (CPT) 12/13 Sept
(JHB) / 16 Sept (PE) / 17/18 Sept (DBN)
Out of town - courier
DS160 form
Scan and email – 4 Sept (CPT/JHB) / 11 Sept (DBN/PE)
Sign and Submit
Workaway will send corrections via email
Make MRV fee payment
Cape Town / Johannesburg / Durban consulates
What to pack?
Weather - summer
Departure Pack
General
Flight ticket
Clothes – country club attire for
orientation day (dress pants/dress
shirt with a collar)
Toiletries
Spending money ($200 - $250)
Foreign exchange
WHAT NOW?
Medicine – 7/8 month supply,
prescription, letter from doctor
Travel adaptors
Copies of visa / passport (email)
WEST PALM BEACH
JupiterAdmirals Cove
Jupiter Hills
Loxahatchee
Palm Beach GardensBallenIsles
Mirasol
PALM BEACHEastpointe
Palm Beach Country Club
VERO BEACHWindsor
STUARTMariner Sands
Sailfish Point
BOCA AREA
Boca RatonBoca Grove
Boca West
St. Andrews
The Polo Club
Woodfield
Boynton BeachAberdeen
High Ridge
Hunters Run
Quail Ridge
Delray BeachAddison Reserve
Gleneagles
HERE’S WHERE AND WHEN WE GO
FLORIDA
SOUTH CAROLINA
Colleton River Plantation
SARASOTA
The Oaks Club
NAPLES
Grey Oaks
Royal Poinciana
The Dunes
Day 2
Workaway briefing
Day 1
Transportation from airport
Apartment assignments
- Banking
- Policies / procedures
- Club rules
- Bus / work schedules
- Work site orientation
- Training
UPON ARRIVAL IN THE USA
View the Youtube clip on website
2) At will employment
1) Work Ethic
Attitude
Mistakes on job
Moving to another position
Sick leave
3) Discipline
Alcohol / Smoking
Drugs
Behavior
4) Support
Immediate supervisor
Workaway International
GENERAL
5) Early Departure
You pay flight change fee / transport to airport
5) Outings
Optional by club: Possible transportation to two major tourist
attractions (March/April)
GENERAL
Country Club Christmas party - December
Disney World
Universal Studios
Sea World
Key West
AND NOW?
Club groups / photos
Measure for uniforms:
- All Clubs including returners
with the exception of the below:
1. Admirals Cove
2. Boca Grove
3. Windsor
4. Royal – all positions except:
• Chefs
5. Boca West – all positions except:
• Housekeepers
• F&B Receiving
• Retail
• Golf
• Fitness/Spa
COLLECT PACK