Helpful
Links
Here are links to some helpful websites as you research and prepare to come to the US. Please note: these organizations are not affiliated or connected to ICEP in any way.
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| Immigration & Visas | Currency
| Weather
Amtrak
Train fares, schedules, and reservations for travel throughout the United
States, and between the US and Canada.
Council
Travel
Student travel agency, locations throughout the United States and partners
worldwide.
Greyhound
Bus fares, schedules, and reservations for travel throughout the United
States.
International
Student Travel Confederation
Information about student travel, and international identity cards for
students (ISIC), teachers, and youth.
John
F. Kennedy International Airport
Official homepage for JFK Airport in Queens, New York.
La
Guardia Airport
Official homepage of La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York.
Los
Angeles International Airport
Official homepage of LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California.
Newark
International Airport
Official homepage for Newark Airport in New Jersey.
STA
Travel
Student and discount travel agency with locations around the world.
Hostels.com
Searchable database of hostels worldwide as well as travel resources for
hostelling, backpacking, and budget travel.
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American
Camping Association
The national association of the camping industry, find information about
American camps, ideas for counselors, tips for international staff, and
more.
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| Immigration & Visas | Currency
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United
States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
US government website containing links to all overseas embassies and consulates.
Non-Immigrant
Visa Forms
The required visa application
forms can be downloaded from this site in PDF format.
All J-1 visa applicants must submit Forms DS-156 and DS-158.
Male applicants are also required to submit DS-157.
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The
Currency Site
OANDA, The Currency Site is the #1 source of foreign exchange services
and online tools. OANDA provides currency conversion information and services
to travelers, investors and businesses worldwide.
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| Immigration & Visas | Currency
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Online
Weather Source
Get inforamtion about weather and weather related issues around the world.
