HOW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN $AVE YOU MONEY
In today’s economy, ACAWE realizes that employers are looking at every possible way to reduce expenses. Hiring international students for seasonal employment can instantly have a positive impact on your bottom line in the following ways:
• No need to spend valuable time and money advertising open positions – simply tell us what positions you need filled and we will provide pre-screened candidate profiles
• Complete your seasonal hiring 30-60 days before the season starts
• International students are seasonal hires so there is no need for costly, emotional and time consuming lay offs at the end of the season
• We provide Health Insurance directly to the students so there is no increase in your cost of benefits
• J-1 students do not qualify or need unemployment insurance so your rates remain unaffected
• Because employers are exempt from paying Social Security (FICA) and Medicare tax on wages paid to J-1 SWT participants, they can realize a 7.6% savings on payroll taxes.
For example:
| Hourly Wage* | Hours Per Week | Total Weekly Wages | Weekly Tax Savings | 16 Weeks Tax Savings | Saving on 5 Employees | Saving on 10 Employees | Saving on 20 Employees |
| $8.00 | 40 | $320 | $24 | $389 | $1945 | $3890 | $7780 |
| $8.50 | 40 | $340 | $26 | $413 | $2065 | $4130 | $8260 |
| $9.00 | 40 | $360 | $27 | $438 | $2190 | $4380 | $8760 |
| $9.50 | 40 | $380 | $29 | $462 | $2310 | $4620 | $9240 |
| $10.00 | 40 | $400 | $30.40 | $486.40 | $2432 | $4864 | $9728 |
Hourly Wage * Hours Per Week = Total Weekly Wages
* J-1 SWT participant pay rates and compensation must be equilavent to those of Americans in similar positions and meet minimum wage requirements
