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 BLENDS TRAVEL in any way.
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TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
AMTRAK
Train fares schedules and reservations for travel throughout the United States and between the US and Canada.
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.
LaGUARDIA AIRPORT
Official homepage of La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York.
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Official homepage for JFK Airport in Queens, New York
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Official homepage of LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California
STA TRAVEL
Student and discount travel agency with locations around the world.
HOSTELS.COM
Searchable database of hostels worlwide as well as travel resources for hostelling backpacking and budget travel.
CAMPING
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION
The national assocation of the camping industry, find inforamtion about American camps, ideas for counselors, tips for international staff and more.
IMMIGRATION & VISA
UNITED STATES EMBASSIES & 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 applicnats must submit Forms DS-156 and DS-158. Male applicants are also required to submit DS-157
CURRENCY
The Currency Site
O AND A, The Currency Site is the # 1 source of foreign exchange services and online tools. O AND A provides currency conversion information and services to travelers, investors and businesses worldwide.
WEATHER
Online Weather Source
Get information about weather and weather related issues around the world.
United States Chamber of Commerce
FirstGov
Library of Congress
U.S. House of RepresentativesU.S. Senate
White House
National Weather Service
YellowPages.com
Newspapers Online
New York Times
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
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Disclaimer:
Blends Travel is not associated with any employer or the U.S. federal government.
Blends travel does not guarantee any employment with an employer or travel visa from your embassy.
Blends Travel serves as a liaison for employees to employers and employers to employees through direct contact or via third parties as may be required by employer.
