AGREEMENT Between OVERSEAS VISITORS CLUB (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED ( OVC ) And
AGREEMENT between OVERSEAS VISITORS CLUB (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED (“OVC”) and
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(“THE APPLICANT”)
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. OVC has been appointed as a South African recruitment agent by The Alliance Abroad Group, L.P (AAG) as Sponsor Companies for cooperation in the area of bringing non-United States citizens to the United States of America to participate in a non-immigrant visa program offered by them through one of their clients Kalahari Resort Group.
1.2. OVC is obliged to assist the Applicant in applying for thisCultural Exchange program through AAG
1.3. Program Purpose –Cultural Exchange Program: The USCIS- Q1Cultural Exchange Program is oneof the Exchange Visitor Programs designed for the purpose of providing practical training and employment, and to share the history, culture, and traditions of your home country with the United States.This program are also designed to increaseparticipants’ understanding of American culture and society and to enhance Americans’knowledge of foreign cultures and skills through an open interchange of ideas betweenparticipants and their American associates. Use of the Exchange Visitor Program for ordinaryemployment or work purposes is strictly prohibited.
1.4. The Applicant wishes to apply for aCultural Exchange program upon terms and conditions contained in their standard contract of employment.
1.5Participants must have sufficient finances to pay for the program and support themselves for their entire stay in theUnited States, including housing and living expenses. They may anticipate applying theirstipend to those costs, but they should plan on bringing at least $400 USD to the U.S. at thestart of their program. Participant must demonstrate sufficient maturity and motivation to succeed in theCultural Exchange position.
1.6.Progam placement: Once determination has been made about candidate’s eligibility and appropriateness for the program, the candidate will be accepted on a preliminary basis. Final determination about the candidate’s acceptance will depend upon the final documents and a thorough check of the proposed host company to determine its appropriateness.
1.10. OVC will not render any further assistance to the Applicant or the Applicant’s family and friends after the Applicant has departed from South Africa. Once the Applicant has departed from South Africa, the Applicant and the Applicant’s family and friends must address all employment, housing and any other issues and grievances directly with Sponsor Company- AAG.
2. FEES
2.1. The Applicant must pay to OVC an application fee of R1350 upon submission of the required application resume. This fee is only refundable in the event that the Sponsor rejects the applicant. In all other instances this fee is non-refundable. Should a client wish to cancel, cancellation must take place in writing.
2.2. All Applicants will be required to undergo a telephonic/Skype interview with the Sponsor and or Employer to verify applicant English level and program motivation.Upon verification hereof further application forms will be required as well as payment of the applicable program fees equivalent to the Rand amount according to that day’s exchange rate.
2.3 Full payment of program fees is required before any candidate’s file will be processed. The rate of exchange will be advised on the date that payment is required. The entireprocess can take several weeks and will depend upon the speed of placement and matching withthe host company as well as the speed with which the complete application is received. Oncepayment is received and application is complete, it will take approximately 2-3 weeks to receivethe Petition document and workers agreement. No visa interview schedule should be set up before the Petition is issued.
3. Refunds after interviews have been arranged and/placement secured
3.1. Refunds after Arrival in the United States. No refund of any fees will be made to a participant once the participant has arrived in the United States. No exceptions will be made forany reason, including but not limited to illness or death of the participant, illness or death of afamily member or friend of the participant, dislike of host city, accommodations, or trainingposition, or homesickness. We suggest that participants should purchase trip interruptioninsurance for this coverage.
2. Refunds prior to Arrival in the United States. If you notify OVC of the cancellation or visa
denial 30 days or more after the program start date on the Petition (if issued), refund will be
issued according to the chart below which includes a charge to cover insurance and other costs
incurred.
a) Cancellation before a placement is approved and confirmed
- All fees, less the non-refundableR1350application fee
b) Cancellation after the placement is approved and confirmed but BEFORE the Petition is issued
- All fees less the non-refundable R1350 application fee.
c) Cancellation or Visa Denial AFTER the Petition has been issued; theoriginal Petition must be returned to Sponsor within 30 days of cancellation in order to receive refund. If visa denial, original visa denial letter from consulate should also be included.
- All fees less the non-refundableR1350 application fee as well as $600 program fee. SEVIS feeis not refundable after Petition formhas been issued.
*PLEASE NOTE: We do not make exceptions in our refund policy for any reason, including medical reasons, deaths, orinjuries.
4. NO LIABILITY FOR OVC
OVC (both for itself and on behalf of its employees, franchisees and agents) does not accept any liability for:-
4.1. the Applicant not being employed.
4.2. the Applicant not being granted a visa for America;
4.3. Sponsor or the US Host Company not fulfilling any of its obligations in terms of its contract of employment with the Applicant;
4.4. any grievances which the Applicant may have concerning the Applicant’s employment with their US Host Company;
4.5. any other act, omission, default or neglect of the services rendered to the Applicant or for any injury, damage or loss to the person or goods of the Applicant and OVC does not warrant, and is in no way responsible for the accuracy of any information given or statement made by the OVC, its employees, franchisees and agents.
5. GENERAL
5.1. This document constitutes the whole of the agreement (to the exclusion of all else) between OVC and the Applicant relating to the subject matter hereof.
5.2. No amendment, alteration, addition, variation or consensual cancellation of this document will be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
SIGNED on behalf of OVC at this day of ………………………………………………… 200
AS WITNESSES
1. ______
2. ______(Ovc consultant)
SIGNED by the Applicant at this day of ……………………………………………………200
AS WITNESSES
1. ______
2. ______(Applicant)