How to get to your employer

Congratulations on your arrival in the USA! Now you need to get from JFK airport to your employer. Here are instructions on how to do that: 1. From JFK Airport to New York City After going through border and customs control at JFK Airport, you have several options on how to get to New York City: * Train (AirTrain and subway): * AirTrain JFK: First, take AirTrain JFK to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station. * Subway: From Jamaica Station, take the E train to Manhattan. If you are at Howard Beach Station, take the A train. * Information and Schedule: AirTrain JFK * Bus: * Shuttle / van services: Authorized shuttle, van, and private car services are available at JFK. Check the airport’s official transportation page for current options and pickup locations. * Current information: JFK Transportation * Cab: * At JFK airport, you can take a cab that will take you to any neighborhood in New York City. * Official website: Taxi and Limousine Commission * Car hailing services (Uber, Lyft): * Order an Uber or Lyft through an app on your smartphone. 2. Overnight in New York City If you arrive in New York City late and can't go straight to your employer, consider an overnight stay in the city: * Hotels: You can find hotels in Manhattan through sites like Booking.com, Expedia or Hotels.com. * Hostels: For a more budget-friendly option, try Hostelworld. 3. Getting from New York City to your place of employment After spending the night in New York City, or if you decide to go straight to your place of employment, you can use different modes of transportation depending on where your employer is located: * Train: * Amtrak: Amtrak operates rail services across the country. Find a schedule and book your Amtrak ticket. * Bus: * Greyhound: Travel on Greyhound buses across the country. Check the schedule and book your Greyhound tickets. * Megabus: Another option for bus transportation, information is available on Megabus. * Airplane: * If your place of work is far away, consider domestic flights. You can search for flights and make reservations through Kayak, Expedia, or Google Flights. 4. Informing the employer * Notify your employer: Remember to notify your employer of your arrival. Provide the date, time and mode of transportation you will use to arrive. * Contact: If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact the employer in advance. These steps will help you comfortably get to your employer and start the program without stress. Good luck and have a good start to the program!