Cost of housing: $62.50 per week Housing deposit: $150.00

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1 AAG Participant ID Number: HOST COMPANY NAME McDonalds (Hammond, LA) - HCMS Please refer to complete job offer letter for work site addresses. JOB INFORMATION Job title: Fast Food Restaurant Worker Start date: Earliest: May / 20 / 2008 Latest: Jul / 15 / 2008 End date: Earliest: Sep / 20 / 2008 Latest: Oct / 31 / 2008 Does employer provide housing? Yes No Temporary Cost of housing: $62.50 per week Housing deposit: $ Payment Schedule: Weekly Every two weeks Monthly Twice per month Other Job description: Various positions within the fast food restaurant. Position will be rotational and at the manager's discretion. Students will be taking orders, working in a kitchen, cleaning, and serving customers. Guaranteed salary/wage per hour before deductions: 8.50 Minimum wage hours guaranteed per week: hrs/wk PARTICIPANT SECTION 1. If I accept a job offer found for me by Alliance Abroad Group, I understand that this job offer could change or be cancelled at any time prior to my program start date. Should this position be cancelled or the conditions change so substantially that I no longer want the position, Alliance Abroad Group will assist me in my effort to find alternative employment, but Alliance Abroad Group makes no guarantee that it can find an offer similar in location or terms. I will be an employee-at-will, and my employment relationship may be terminated at any time by the employer according to the laws of the United States and the state in which I am working. 2. I understand that I must read and agree to the entire job offer, including details about housing, deposits, dress code, requirements and more. The terms listed on the job offer are general in nature, and my hours and duties are subject to change. I will report to the employer listed above within five days of arrival in the United States. I will work for a period that will not exceed the end date on my DS-2019 form. Permission to change jobs will be granted only if the employer has violated the terms of my job offer. If I leave without this permission (in writing), my program may be terminated. 3. I agree to adhere to all Alliance Abroad Group and Department of State program rules regarding employment and program participation, including the Terms and Conditions which were part of my program application. If I change jobs without receiving prior permission from Alliance Abroad Group, or if I violate other Alliance Abroad Group rules, Alliance Abroad Group may terminate my program, and I will be required to return home. I also understand that such termination may prevent me from receiving future US visas. AAG Participant Print Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) AAG Participant Signature Date AAG Overseas Agent or Recruiter Signature Date alliance abroad group, L.P.

2 Student Information Please note: The Student Information below will be completed by the student or Alliance Abroad. AAG ID: Student name: Birth date: Citizenship: / / (mm/dd/yyyy) English level: Excellent (advanced) Good (conversational) Fair (intermediate) Arrival date to the USA: Departure date from the USA: / / / / Please note: arrival and departure dates must be within vacation dates on proof of student status signed by school Overseas Agency: Host Company Information Company name: Corporate office address: Company description: Web site: Primary contact name: Title: Department: Birthday: McDonalds (Hammond, LA) - HCMS 980 N Michigan Ave Suite 1080 Chicago, IL Area Information: Hammond is the home of Southeastern Louisiana University and the Global Wildlife Park. Hammond is approximately 50 miles from New Orleans Burke, Janece Executive Vice President Human Resources Phone 1: (800) Phone 2: Fax: (312) Alternate contact name: Title: Department: Birthday: janece@hospitalitymail.net Ruiz, Daniel Phone 1: (985) Phone 2: Fax: daniel@hospitalitymail.net 1 of 7

3 Job Offer Address of primary work site: 1750 SW RAILROAD AVE. Hammond, LA Students may also be placed at any one of the following locations: McDonald's (Hammond, LA) - HCMS 1913 N MORRISON Hammond, LA McDonald's (Hammond, LA) - HCMS 3009 HWY 190 Hammond, LA McDonald's (Hammond, LA) - HCMS 1115 W OAK ST Hammond, LA McDonald's (Hammond, LA) - HCMS 810 W PINE ST Ponchatoula, LA Job title: Fast Food Restaurant Worker # of students needed: 20 Earliest start date: 5/20/2008 Latest start date: 7/15/2008 Earliest end date: 9/20/2008 Latest end date: 10/31/2008 Special requirements: Please note: Employers of "tipped employees" will need to pay a cash wage of at least $2.13/hour if they claim a tip credit against their minimum wage obligation. If an employee's tips combined with the employer's cash wage of at least $2.13/hour do not equal the minimum hourly wage, the employer must make up the difference. Job description: Supervisor: Department: Work schedule: Various positions within the fast food restaurant. Position will be rotational and at the manager's discretion. Students will be taking orders, working in a kitchen, cleaning, and serving customers. Ruiz, Daniel Shifts will vary, may include: 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM 12:00 AM, 11:00 PM 6:00 AM Guaranteed salary/wage per hour before deductions*: 8.50 Minimum wage hours guaranteed per week: Overtime/additional hours rate: Estimated tips: Experience: Required skills: English level: None hrs/wk available but not guaranteed. pays time and a half. No experience required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and do physical work will be needed. Student must speak conversational english or else will not be hired upon arrival. Good Requirements GROOMING: Grooming standards: Students need to have a neat and clean appearance. Please see terms and conditions below for additional information. 2 of 7

4 Dress code: Uniform is provided: Yes No Cost to student: When is uniform fee due: SCREENING: Students need to bring black pants, black belt for pants, and must purchase $20 safety shoes upon arrival. Shirts provided. n/a Host company will require a drug test: Yes No Host company will provide the drug test: Yes No Description of drug screening policy: Students will incur a cost for screening: Yes No Cost to student: When is screening fee due: PAYMENT: Payment schedule: n/a Every 2 Weeks Allowances, bonuses, and/or incentives: Yes No Description: Reasons work hours could be restricted: Students will be paid during this period: Yes No TRAINING/ORIENTATION: Host company provides training/orientation: Yes No Description: Students will receive on free meal for each shift they work. Inclement Weather and Seasonal Demand may affect Hours Worked. Students will be paid during training/orientation: Yes No Length of training/orientation: On average, one week. Students will incur a cost for training/orientation: Yes No Cost to student: When is training fee due: 3 of 7

5 Housing The cost of this housing is proportionate to the student's hourly wage (e.g. 25% - 30%). If company provided housing or temporary housing is not offered, students will need to secure housing after they have accepted the job offer. Housing provided: Temporary housing duration: Type of housing: Students per property: Company Housing (Arranged by the company. Please note that each student must be provided his/her own bed) Apartment Varies Students per room: 2-3 Bathrooms per property: Housing management: Hotel/Apt./Property Name: Housing address: Phone number: FEES: Varies Independent Landlord HCMS Housing Varies - to be determined Cost/rent per student: $62.50 per week Cost is payroll deducted: Yes No Administrative fee: Administrative fee is due: Please note: most administrative fees are non-refundable Deposit: $ Deposit is due: Deposit is refundable: Yes No Refund policy: Lease is required: Yes No Length of lease: Upon arrival - $150 refundable, less a $50 cleaning fee. Students must pay in full upon arrival. See attached terms and conditions for additional details 3 Months Student will be responsible for excessive utilities. Please see the attached terms and agreements. Students will be required to sign this and submit this WITH THE JOB OFFER. Comments: OTHER DETAILS: Additional information: YES Student must sign a sub lease for the duration of the W&T Program, as indicated on DS 2019 Form. Student must stay in the housing for minimum of 3 months. If student leaves the apartment after 3 months without showing the proof of leaving USA (flight ticket) they will be responsible for the apartment rent until the end of the Program, as indicated on the DS2019 Form. If student abandons sub lease they will be pursued for the rent and will lose their housing deposit. If student stays in housing longer than 3 months they will be charged rent in 2 week increments. Students must bring and be prepared to pay upon arrival $400 for deposit and first months rent. 4 of 7

6 Bedding and towels provided: Yes No Cost: Description: Bedding and towel payment is due: Kitchen facilities available: Yes No Description: What is included: Additional items: Additional items students must bring: Comments: CONTACT INFORMATION: Primary contact name: Address: Full Kitchen, will need to purchase utensils Utilities, Other Basic Furnishing included Students should bring/purchase upon arrival twin sheets, pillow, blanket, and personal towels. Policy & Requirements: ***Student must read, agree, and sign the Conditions of the Work and Travel Program and submit prior to arrival to HCMS. Students should bring enough money to cover their housing deposit ($150) first rent ($250) and any extra money with them for expenses, to the United States, for expenses prior to first paycheck. It may be 1-3 weeks before their first paycheck; dependant upon the day student begins working in the payroll cycle. Student cannot begin work or move into housing without paying full $400. xxx, xxx Phone: (000) Best time to call: Arrival Instructions Alliance Abroad Group provides Orientation to all students either in the student's home country or in the United States. If students attend Orientation in their home country, they will travel directly to the host company upon arrival. If students attend Orientation in the U.S., they will travel to the host company after Orientation is completed. U.S. Orientations are provided in 'gateway' cities in order to accommodate the greatest number of students. Closest port of entry airport: Nearest airport to jobsite: Airport/bus/train pickup provided: Yes No Arrival pick-up cost: ATL - Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta Intl (Atlanta, GA) MSY - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (New Orleans, LA) n/a Students should contact host company before arrival: Yes No Upon arrival, students should report to: Daniel Ruiz Phone number: (985) Students are reporting to: Preferred arrival days: Preferred arrival times: Company Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 5 of 7

7 Other general instructions: Students should arrive to New Orleans, Louisiana by plane or greyhound bus. Visit for information on rates, locations, and schedules. Student must send arrival details to at least 7 days prior to arrival. They must arrive during the week and not after hours. If they arrive on the weekend or late at night, they are responsible to get a hotel until the next working day for pick up. Supervisor: Daniel Ruiz daniel@hospitalitymail.net, 1-(985) HCMS Office: Transportation To and From Work Distance between work site and housing: Bike or bus ride Company provides transportation: Yes No Cost: Description: Public transportation in most areas, walk, bicycle or if HCMS provides transportation, it will be at the rate of $5.00 per day. Social Security Information Address of the nearest social security office: 2100 ROBIN AVE Hammond, LA Company provides transportation to the nearest Social Security office: Yes No Company helps students make copies of the necessary documents: Yes No Other Social Security assistance provided: Office is within biking or walking distance. Additional Information It is possible for students to have a second job independent of their employment with the host company: There is a possibility for students to change jobs within the host company: Yes No Please note: neither AAG nor your host company can guarantee a second job Yes No Cultural Information For cultural information, please visit and click on the 'participants' tab. 6 of 7

8 The State Department J-1 Work Travel Program is an Exchange Visitor Program designed to achieve the educational objectives of international and cultural exchange by involving young adults in the daily life of the host country through temporary employment opportunities and to return home to share their experiences, and to encourage Americans to participate in the educational and cultural programs in other countries. Workers will receive the federal minimum wage set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Federal Minimum Wage is $5.15/hour. Employers of "tipped employees" must pay a cash wage of at least $2.13/hr if they claim a tip credit against their minimum wage obligation. If an employee's tips combined with the employer's cash wage of at least $2.13/hr do not equal the minimum hourly wage, the employer must make up the difference. Any international workers employed will be paid the equivalent of their American counterparts. Participants may not be employed as domestic employees in U.S. households or in positions that require them to invest their own money to provide themselves with inventory for the purpose of door-to-door sales.* 7 of 7

9 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR WORK & TRAVEL PARTICIPANTS 2008 USE BLOCK LETTERS I (first name) (last name), the undersigned, understand and agree: PROPERTY INFORMATION I understand and agree to the following: 1. That the type of employment I am given is determine ultimately decided upon arrival at the work site by HCMS management. based on my arrival date, position availability, English level, and skill required 2. That I must speak English to understand employment requirements. 3. That I must abide by all rules of conduct and grooming required by the property location. These rules include, but are not limited to the following: a) Pass drug testing whenever applicable b) No visible tattoos c) For men no hair below collar level d) No Facial hair e) No piercing other than normal in ears f) To respect management and all employees at property g) To undertake all duties assigned in a precise and timely manner h) All shifts are scheduled by the property, there may be three different shifts a day and week-ends are most busy during seasonal work i) Hours per week 32 minimum j) If you are working in Gaming, certain gaming and alcohol related service jobs, you must be 21 years of age and obtain a gaming license at your expense. 4. That I, personally have to inform my direct supervisor if I am going to be absent whether for illness or vacation. Vacation time has to be pre-approved by the supervisor. 5. That non-compliance with any of the conditions therein is reason enough to be changed from position, or terminated from the job and also from the Work and Travel program. 6. That being terminated from the program may render me out of visa status and would require me to return immediately to my country without receiving any kind of reimbursements or travel time. GOVERNMENT PROGRAM RULES That the government s aim with this J-1 visa program is to achieve the goals of international exchange by involving me directly in the daily life of the US through travel and temporary employment opportunity. That the J-1 visa only allows me to work on the dates specified on the DS-2019, not earlier or later. If no earlier departure is indicated on my I-94 card, US immigration only allows me to remain in the US up to 30 additional days as a tourist. I cannot work during those 30 days. That in accordance with government regulations I am NOT authorized to work in the following positions/fields: health care, child care (au pair, nanny, baby sitting, etc. aviation, crew member of a ship or an airplane. That I will leave the US upon completion of my program, no later than 30 days after the ending date in the DS That this visa category does not allow for any type of extensions. That if I do not report either on the phone or in person within 48 hours upon my expected arrival to the US work site or to Hospitality, I can be terminated from the program at the discretion of my sponsor in regulations with the SEVIS program. That my sponsor needs to know my whereabouts. Hospitality is obligated to report to sponsor. That if I leave my employment or am terminated by my employer; then my employer will notify my sponsor. This notification of not completing my employment as agreed upon may jeopardize my visa status as deemed by the sponsor. This decision is at the sole discretion of my sponsoring agency. To complete any written and oral evaluations required by the site, the employer and to comply with the Government regulations. FINANCE That I have completed my budget sheet based on the minimum amount of money guaranteed by my job offer and that I have made an accurate assessment of how much money is left after I pay taxes and all expenses. That I should not expect to make more money than what I calculated in my budget sheet. That I understand that most job sites have seasonal business work. This implies that for me to receive the expected total averaged gross amount in my budget sheet I have to remain the entire time in the program and arrive no later than the starting date offered in my job offer. That I understand that in some cases but not all participants in all sites that there are opportunities for overtime, good tips and higher pay doing night shifts THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO ANYONE. I understand that there will be a mandatory orientation meeting at the property site and it may take up to one week before I may start work. I will be prepared to cover my expenses for this. That I understand that if my arrival to housing is not during operation hours, I will have to spend a night in a hotel at my own expense 1

10 That I am responsible for my own expenses related to all travel from site at the end of the Work & Travel Program assignment and for all other personal expenses incurred from end of the Work & Travel Program until I return home. HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION. Hospitality is an employer and does not own or operate housing facilities. However its purpose is to secure safe, comfortable and affordable housing for its employees for duration of the entire program. The housing is arranged exclusively for Hospitality employees and may not be occupied by anyone who is not an employee of Hospitality or whose employment with Hospitality was terminated. Usually housing is located in apartment communities or employee/student dormitories. There is NO SMOKING allowed in any housing. Apartments are one, two or three bedroom units with a kitchen and a bathroom, 2-3 students will share each bedroom. There is basic rental furniture provided: beds, couch, kitchen table and kitchen chairs. Kitchens are typically equipped with cabinets and stove. In case there is no furniture rental, students will be required to purchase the basic necessities for a healthy lifestyle. This will include beds, kitchen table, chairs and lamps. Hospitality s management will assist its employees whenever possible in obtaining cost effective furniture. For example a set of 4 airbeds, two bedroom lamps and a kitchen table and four chairs may be purchased in discount stores for as little as $ Under no conditions participants of our programs will be allowed to sleep on the floor or maintain an improper living environment. Cookware and silverware is not provided and must be brought by the students or purchased upon arrival. Sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, towels, washcloths are not provided and must be brought or purchased upon arrival also. All Students must live in HCMS housing and must sign a minimum 3 month sub lease upon arrival. The student is responsible for rent for the duration of the sub lease. If the student is fired or deserts, they are still responsible for this cost and can be pursued through payroll deduction and/or any remedy allowed by law by the USA or country of origin. COST Of HOUSING: Total cost of furnished housing may range from $ $ per person per month. Some special factors may cause the cost of housing to be slightly higher including: 1. Furniture rental if required, if not provided by landlord. 2. Utilities and utility deposits if required, if not provided by landlord. 3. Excessive utilities will be charged for. The allowable amount for a 2 bedroom is $200 per month, and for a 3 bedroom is $300 per month. If your utilities exceed these amounts, you will be responsible for the difference, along with your current roommates. *Remember, a short term lease cost greater than a long term lease. Keep this in mind when comparing your rental cost you will pay. ***PAYMENT DAY OF ARRIVAL First month rent AND security deposit is due upon arrival. Be prepared to pay this when you arrive. If you do not have enough money for your rent when you arrive, you will not be able to move in. Your first month rent is separate from your security deposit. You will have to pay a total of $400 the first day you arrive. HOUSING SECURITY DEPOSIT: A security deposit per person is required in order to hold the apartment until students arrival. The maximum security deposit will not exceed $ Hospitality then transfers the deposit to the landlord on participant s behalf. Landlord holds the deposit for the length of the lease to secure themselves in case of damages or early move outs. The security deposit may not be used as first month rent. The deposit will be refunded based on the state of the apartment upon move out and other factors stated in the lease agreement which participants need to sign upon arrival prior to moving in. Students moving out prior to completion of the lease will not be refunded their deposit. Usually a cleaning fee of $50.00 will be held by a landlord. Generally you can expect the landlord to issue a deposit refund check days after your apartment/dormitory is vacated by all persons. In some cases it may take longer, some landlords are able to refund deposits on the day of departure. The amount of the refund is solely determined by the landlord (apartment management) and not Hospitality s, based on their assessment of the apartment. Any undue cleaning or damages will be deducted from your security deposit. Please understand that these are general conditions, which will apply in most of the locations. However, under very specific circumstances, in upscale resort areas for instance, staying within the reasonable cost of the accommodation may compromise its quality. TRANSPORTATION 1. It is participants responsibility to get to work on time and to cover the expenses of transportation. 2. The housing site has been selected on the basis of a number of criteria including: cost, availability, safety and location to your work place and shopping. Because of these many criteria, it is not always possible to secure housing that the participant is able to walk to and from to go to work. In some cases accommodations are available within walking distance or biking distance from work. Otherwise, participants will use public transportation to get to and from work. If none of the above options are available, Hospitality will arrange for transportation service, which will operate on a fixed schedule basis. Cost of such transportation is not more than $6.00 per person per day. 3. If Hospitality provides such transportation, all students must use transportation for first month. If they find alternative transportation they must give two weeks notice when they pick up paycheck to their supervisor. SEVERAL That it is in my best interest and my full responsibility to keep a copy of all documents I sign with the recruiter, and that I am responsible for keeping them in my possession together with my budget sheet during my stay in the USA. That I have had a face to face interview prior to signing this agreement, that I provided proof of my student status and that my English level has been tested. That I authorize Hospitality to release any information provided with this application for the following purposes: placement, medical and/or government issues. I understand that this release may take the form of a photocopy, verbal, and electronic transfer of the information contained in this application. 2

11 That I fully understand and am responsible for my actions while living in the US in regards to critical issues of American laws in dealing with drinking, partying and making excessive noise, child abuse, stealing, driving, emergency information, instructions to proceed upon my arrival to the US, safety issues and insurance coverage. That the arrival procedures for each property that I will sign will be made a part of this document. That I will notify Hospitality of my arrival date and time at least two week prior to arriving in the United States at info@hospitalitymail.net. That I am fully responsible for reading thoroughly and asking the recruiter for clarifications for the entire following prior to signing the agreement. I have not had any person complete the application for me and I have been given plenty of time (at least 2 hours) and guidance to read all program documents, ask questions and sign. I further declare that I am not signing under any type of pressure and that my understanding of the above is clear. I recognize that any false statement on my part or submission of inaccurate documents or information may result in forfeiture of my place on this program with no entitlement to any refund of my fee or any expenditure. BEFORE YOU SIGN this Agreement. Voluntary ignorance will not release you of your responsibilities. Keep a copy of this document. *YOU MUST HAVE EITHER A PARENT/SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE/OR RECRUITER SIGN THIS FORM WITH YOU. YOU DO NOT NEED ALL THREE TO SIGN, JUST ONE. Participants name Signature: Date Parent s signature Date School Representative Signature: Date Responsible Recruiter; City: Country Date: 3