Step 7: Arrive with Enough Financial Support – You must arrive in the USA with enough money to cover food and housing expenses until you receive your first paycheck. You must have access to $1,000 to cover these costs. Most participants do not receive their first paycheck until 2 – 3 weeks after they begin working.
Step 8: Arrive to your Employer by the Arrival Date – You should arrive to your employer no later than 5/10/2015. If you will arrive after 5/10/2015 inform Spirit immediately so that your program start date can be adjusted in SEVIS.