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
FLIGHT STATUS
Obtain / Renew US Passports
Lost / Stolen Passports
Weather Channel
Obtaining Visas for Foreign Travel
World Time Zones
Currency Converter
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
AMTRAK
Train fares schedules and reservations for travel throughout the United States and between the US and Canada.
Transportation Security Administration
Travel Requirements
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.
La GUARDIA 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 worldwide as well as travel resources for hosteling, backpacking and budget travel.
CAMPING
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION
The national association of the camping industry, find information 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 applicants 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.
Money Transfer and exchange
United States Chamber of Commerce
Port Authority of New York and NJ
First Gov
Library of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Center For Disease Control And Prevention
White House
National Weather Service
Yellow Pages.com
Newspapers Online
New York Times
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
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TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
FLIGHT STATUS
Obtain / Renew US Passports
Lost / Stolen Passports
Weather Channel
Obtaining Visas for Foreign Travel
World Time Zones
Currency Converter
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
AMTRAK
Train fares schedules and reservations for travel throughout the United States and between the US and Canada.
Transportation Security Administration
Travel Requirements
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.
La GUARDIA 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 worldwide as well as travel resources for hosteling, backpacking and budget travel.
CAMPING
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION
The national association of the camping industry, find information 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 applicants 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.
Money Transfer and exchange
United States Chamber of Commerce
Port Authority of New York and NJ
First Gov
Library of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Center For Disease Control And Prevention
White House
National Weather Service
Yellow Pages.com
Newspapers Online
New York Times
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
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.
