Directory A–Z - Miami and the Keys - page 494

In addition, employers are required to establish the bona fides of their employees or face
fines. In particular, South Florida is notorious for large numbers of foreigners working illeg-
ally, and immigration officers are vigilant.
To work legally, foreigners need to apply for a work visa before leaving home. Student ex-
change visitors need a J1 visa, which the following organizations will help arrange:
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS; % 866-906-2437; www.aifs.com )
BUNAC ( % 866-220-7771; www.bunac.org )
Camp America ( % 800-727-8233; www.campamerica.aifs.com )
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE; % 800-407-8839; www.ciee.org )
InterExchange ( % 212-924-0446; www.interexchange.org ) Camp and au-pair programs
International Exchange Programs (IEP) : Australia ( % 1300-300-912; www.iep.org.au ) ; New
Zealand ( % 0800-443-769; www.iep.org.nz ) .
For nonstudent jobs, temporary or permanent, you need to be sponsored by a US em-
ployer (who will arrange an H-category visa). These aren't easy to obtain.