Usa agri powerpoint sept 2016
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USA Agriculture Work
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About the
ProgramFinal Briefing
Application Process
Index
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USA Agriculture
Program ManagerCarlene WilliamsHi I am Carlene Williams and I will be the go between your OVC consultant and our agents in the USA.
Once your application has been submitted to your office it will be sent to me to be accepted or declined and rated on a scale of 1 – 3.
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Positions available
Grain Farming, Cattle Farming, Harvesting
Hog Farms, Diary Farms, Landscaping
Bee Keeping, Truck Driving, Weed Control and a few other
agricultural positions. We are adding employers
constantly
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Placements• Placements are mainly in
North and South Dakota in the USA.
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Agriculture SeasonMarch – December
Application intake starts December of previous year.
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Program Requirements? This program is open to anyone with a South African passport, preferably age 21 and over. You MUST either have good farming knowledge and experience working on a farm, as well as
experience using farming equipment. Must be in good health and speak english
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H2A and H2B VisasH2A positionsYour Accommodation is Free.Your flights will be refunded by your employer.
H2B positionsYou pay for your own accommodation and flights.
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What will it cost vs What will I earn?
Admin Fee FREEService Fee FREEProgram Fee FREEVisa Fee $190Travel Insurance R2550Airfare (approx.) (R15000-R18000)Spending money R5 000.00
Wages are generally $10 - $17 per hour.
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Application Process
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Online ApplicationContact your local OVC office for an online application link.Use as much detail as possible as this is what the employer sees.
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Interview ProcessIf an employer is interested in interviewing you they will contact you directly for an Interview via phone, email or skype.
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ContractOnce you have received a job offer you will receive your Job Contract from your Local OVC office.
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VisaOnce your contract has been received OVC will send you an email instructing you on how to start your Visa Process.
OVC will then be in contact to book your visa appointment in Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town
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FlightsH2A Visa• OVC will assist in booking your flights.• You will be reimbursed by the employerH2B Visa• OVC will assist in booking your flight• This will be at your own expense
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Have we missed anything out?
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Final Briefing ForexInsurancePre Departure
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Foreign CurrencyThe Currency in the USA is Dollars
We encourage using Bidvest Bank for your currency needsRecommended spending money R5 000.00(Roughly $360.00)
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InsuranceWe highly recommend taking out life insurance.Bidvest offers specialized youth policies exclusive to OVC• Under 35 years old.• One year insurance policy
Bidvest Youth Classic Policy R2550Bidvest Youth Complete Policy R3650
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Pre DepartureWhat you need to remember
• Print your flights• Pack your passport (with Visa inside)• Make sure you have your Forex• Travel Insurance• International Adapters• Arrive at the airport 3 hours before your
departure time• Check in online 24 hours before your flights• Ensure you know your correct baggage
weight allowance for checked and hand luggage
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5 top tips when flying
5 Top Tips When Flying
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Keep Hydrated
Drink Water, avoid caffeine and alcohol
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Keep MovingGet up every hour – 2 hours and stretch or walk around.
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Dress Comfortably• Wear loose comfortable pants and
shirt• Avoid heels and uncomfortable shoes,
wear shoes that are easy to take off and put on as you will need to remove them at customs• Pack clean clothes in your carry on
that are relevant to your destination and a jacket as it does get cold on the airplane
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Get SomeSleep• Try Use a neck pillow,
mask and ear plugs to try get some sleep.
• This will make the trip seem shorter
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What to do When traveling with liquids
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Thank YouAnd we wish you Happy Harvesting!