US VISA Flashcards

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Discuss your training plan

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Why do you want to go to the USA?

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  • It would be a great opportunity to get the best training possible and want to gain hands-on cultural experience according to my training plan I will be trained to learn supervisory and management techniques and principles of American hospitality management which would help me for my future career as an f&b manager.
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Why would you like to go to the USA even though you have experience already?

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I have no actual practical training experience which is why I chose to have my training in the USA to become a more qualified and flexible professional because of the advanced practical training.

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  1. What are the differences between your previous experience to this internship/training?
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  • The huge difference would be the diversity and field experience. Due to covid restrictions, we’ve only done our training virtually. So hopefully this training in the US will literally help me to grow out of my comfort zone. It would be a great opportunity to further enhance my social and cultural skills especially working in diverse workplace.
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  1. What are your qualifications?
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  • I have a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. I also completed two trainings. One is from BarCIE International Center and the other one is from Worldwide Internship Philippines which is now called as Ediphi.
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  1. What are you currently doing?
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  • Since I’m waiting for the processing of my internship. I’m currently helping to my cousin’s baking business. I help her in managing and packaging all her baked goods.
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What do you study

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Hospitality Management

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How long did you study?

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I take my bachelors degree for 4 years.

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Which University have you graduated from?

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I graduated from La Consolacion University Philippines

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When did you graduate?

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Aug 09, 2022

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What was your major?

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Hospitality Management

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Tell me about your course?

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Hospitality Management is about where we apply management concepts and structured leadership in the areas of accommodation, dining and general guest services.

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What program are you applying to?

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J1 Internship and trainee program

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  1. What courses you have related to the internship/training program?
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  • Organization and management
  • Supply chain management in hospitality industry
  • Fundamentals in food service operations
  • Operations management in hospitality industry
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Food and beverage cost control
  • Bar and beverage management
  • Multicultural diversity in workplace for the tourism
  • International and specialty cuisine
  • Strategic management in hospitality industry
  • Catering management
  • Quality service management in tourism and hospitality
  • Risk management as applied to safety, security, and sanitation
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  1. When did you apply for your program?
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Aug 16, 2022

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  1. How much was your placement fee?
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5000 usd

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  1. Who is your agency/sponsor?
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My sponsor is the Odyssey International Exchange

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  1. Who is your local agency? Why have you chosen this agency?
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  • The Worldwide Internship Philippines which is now called as Ediphi. There agency partners with our university for our practicum so I trust them as well in helping me for applying the J1 internship program.
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  1. Who is going to pay for your expenses? Why would your relative pay for your expenses? How much do you/they make?
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  • My Mother would pay for my expenses. She is an Administration purser-payrol and earning $28,800 per year
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  1. Tell me about your housing.
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  • Shared housing will be provided by the Host Company at about $400 monthly
21
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  1. Are you travelling with friends or family?
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  • No
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  1. Do you have any friends or relatives in the USA?
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No, I don’t have

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  1. Have you traveled abroad?
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  • Yes, I recently traveled to Singapore and Malaysia with my family in may.
24
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  1. What will you be doing in the US?
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  • I’ll be doing my Internship at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Texas
25
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  1. Where will go this summer and what will you work?
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I’ll be having my internship training at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and spa. I believe my summer will be covering my phase 2 learning the food and beverage fundamentals.

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  1. Have you ever been to USA before? How was your experience? Where did vou stav?
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  • No, I haven’t been to USA before
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  1. What is your favorite phase (of the training plan)?
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It would be Phase 3-Outlets Operation where I will be trained in front and back of house operations and will experience all positions within the department for a comprehensive understanding of the operational requirements of the outlets.

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  1. What are the supervisory skills that you will learn?
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  • Supervisory and management techniques and principles of American hospitality management. Gain an understanding of management techniques and principles of the hospitality industry, specifically within the food and beverage department.
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  1. What are your plans for the future?
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  • When I return back to the Philippines, I’ll be applying to one of the top hotels here like Hyatt or Aman Resort with the experiences and skills that I will gain from this program I know it will help me become more effective and more qualified to be part of the food and beverage department as a f&b manager.
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  1. What are your travel plans in the USA?
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  • According to my training plan the host company will be guiding us to join cultural activites and explore on nearby attractions to visit during the program such as the Bastrop State Park, and Historic Sixth Street. Take a day trip to Austin, Texas, and McKinney Roughs Nature Park and experience the area’s historic districts, shopping, wineries, trails, and much more.
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  1. Are you going to be paid for this internship?
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  • Yes, I have a stipend of $15 per hour with training of 40hrs per week
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  1. What are your rights as an employee in the USA?
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  • Be paid fairly
  • Be free from discrimination
  • Be free from sexual harassment and sexual exploitation
  • Have a healthy and safe workplace
  • Request help from union, immigrant, and labor rights groups
  • Leave an abusive employment situation