The US Department of State designates visa sponsors, who support and take responsibility for you while you are in the United States. Resort Leaders partners with resorts that are vetted by the visa sponsor to ensure a safe environment for staff and guests.
It is mandatory for you to know who your visa sponsor is and how to contact them.
Who is my visa sponsor?
Resort Leaders works with several visa sponsors. Check your Resort Leaders profile to see which one is yours. Your sponsor issues your DS-2019 and is responsible for you throughout your program, so keep their details handy.
Which visa sponsors does Resort Leaders partner with?
Cultural Homestay International (CHI)
255 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone 1-415-459-5397
chinet.org
Cultural Exchange Network (CENET)
338 Broadway Street, Suite 620, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone 1-573-335-7111
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone 1-888-268-6245
Greenheart Exchange
742 N La Salle Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone 1-312-944-2544 or 1-866-224-0061
Emergency phone 1-855-767-5642
Email workandtravel@greenheart.org
Staying in contact with your sponsor
It is vital that you stay in contact with your visa sponsor when you arrive in the United States and throughout your program. Each sponsor has its own preferred way of communicating, whether by phone, email, or their own system. You must respond within 24 hours of any request they make. If you ignore these requests, you may face program termination.
Validate your arrival
When you arrive in the US, your sponsor requires you to confirm your arrival, usually within a few days of landing. The exact deadline and how to do it depend on your sponsor, so follow the instructions in the visa section of your profile. This matters: if your sponsor does not hear from you in time, they may have to report you as a No Show, which can affect your current and future visa status.