In the world of international recruitment, the "Standard Model" often leaves the candidate carrying all the risk. Most agencies require thousands of dollars in upfront fees before a single interview is even scheduled. At Global Umbrella Placement (GUP), we believe that is fundamentally unfair.

We have built our agency on a Success-Based Model. This means our business only succeeds when you succeed. We don’t just "hope" to find you a job; we work until you have a signed offer in your hand from a 4 or 5-star U.S. host property.

How the Success-Based Model Works

We have broken down our fee structure into three logical milestones. Each milestone represents a specific stage of work we perform for you:

1. The Intake Screening ($20 USD)

• Purpose: To protect your time and money.
• The Work: Our team manually reviews your transcripts, resume, and passport to ensure you meet the strict legal requirements of the U.S. Department of State for the J-1 visa.
• The GUP Difference: We will never take a large deposit from someone we know is ineligible. If you don't qualify, we tell you immediately.

2. The Vetting & Profiling Fee ($450 USD)

• Purpose: To turn you into a "5-Star Candidate."
• The Work: Once cleared, we conduct an English proficiency interview, optimize your resume for American standards, and record your professional video introduction. This is the "marketing" phase where we pitch you to our elite resort partners.

3. The Program Balance ($4,520 USD) — THE GUARANTEE

• Purpose: The final step to the USA.
• The Work: This fee covers your legal DS-2019 sponsorship, SEVIS registration, premium medical insurance, and pre-arranged housing.
• The GUP Difference: This balance is ONLY due after you have interviewed with a U.S. Hotel Manager and signed your official Training Offer. If we don't get you a job offer, you don't pay this balance. Period.

Why Shared Risk is Better for You

When an agency takes your full payment upfront, their motivation to find you a premium placement can drop. At GUP, because our primary revenue comes after you are hired, our interests are perfectly aligned with yours.

• We fight for higher wages: Higher pay for you reflects the quality of our candidates.
• We select only the best properties: We partner with brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Ritz-Carlton because we know they provide the stable, high-quality environments our candidates deserve.
• We provide a "Soft Landing": Because we want you to stay focused on your training, we pre-arrange your housing and provide a 14-day rent grace period so you can settle in without financial stress.

The Bottom Line

Transparency is our greatest asset. By choosing GUP, you are choosing an agency that stands behind its promises. You aren't paying for a "chance" to go to America; you are paying for a professional placement process that is guaranteed by our own success.