International Applicants
Thank you for your interest in working at Grand Canyon National Parks Lodges. We employ international students each season. However, we do not sponsor the students. In order to work for our National Park Lodges, it is necessary for international applicants to be students and they must have a J-1 Exchange Visitors' Visa. (The J-1 allows for cultural exchange for work and travel.)
Each agency listed below can assist students and each operates differently. You may need to apply to the agency for placement. Program costs differ with each agency.
Agencies:
Additional Agency Web sites:
It is the policy of our Lodges to retain a copy of your I-94, DS-2019, and un-expired passport. You must have valid J1 status and an DS-2019 form authorizing you to work in the United States, along with an American Social Security Card/proof of application for a card when you report for work.
Generally speaking, J-1 Visa applicants must:
- Must be 18 - 28 years of age.
- Must be a full time student at the time of application.
- Must have a maximum of 4 month work period during summer vacations.
In addition, interviews are held by these programs from January to March. Inquiries after that date are generally not accepted. The programs listed above are the only agencies for referrals for J-1 status students we are working with at this time.
Remember, you must indicate on your letter of application or on-line application that you are being referred by one of the agencies listed above. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Traveling
If you have already been accepted and are traveling to the park, you must first travel to Flagstaff, Arizona and from there catch a shuttle to the Grand Canyon. You may make a reservation with Open Road Tours to catch a ride.
For information go to www.openroadtours.com.
To book a reservation contact tours@openroadtours.com.
You must be prepared to give your name, the number of people in your party, the date you will be traveling and a credit card number. Open Road Tours will reply to your request.
