Founded by the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, the mission of the International Student Outreach Program (ISOP) is to work within the greater Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach areas to create a hospitable community that welcomes and provides a safe environment for international students by offering meals, transportation, emergency assistance and fellowship. Led by the Lewes Rehoboth Association of Churches, local Chambers of Commerce, businesses and residents, ISOP is a faith-based initiative open to all volunteers.
The ISOP program is not operational for 2024.
Businesses seeking information on hiring international students under the J-1 Visa Program should reach out to the following contacts.
Designated Sponsor List - BridgeUSAParticipants | BridgeUSA (state.gov)
UPDATE ON SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE LOCATION:
The Social Security Office formerly located at 12001 Old Vine Boulevard in Lewes CLOSED on Friday, April 12th. The office has been relocated to 17 Georgetown Plaza in Georgetown. The Chamber has been in contact with their acting District Director and has been advised that signage has been posted at the previous Lewes location directing inquiries to Georgetown. Employers looking to streamline the process for their J1 student employees are advised to coordinate one date/ time for their employee group to visit the Georgetown office for services. Once employers have set this date, they can reach out to Acting District Manager, Ms. Chandler at 1-866-864-1803 x17525 to coordinate services for their group and inform them of your group’s arrival.
EMERGENCY LINKS
- Find an open shelter (populated only when shelters are opening pre or post disaster) www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter
- Building a survival kit www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/get-kit
- Helpful Apps for cell phones www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps
- Click here to view the Emergency Plan Steps Poster
- Click here for links to DEMA (Delaware Emergency Managment Agency, Red Cross, & More).
HELPFUL LINKS - The following links/documents contain information that may be helpful to foreign students and their employers.
- Social Security Number for International Workers (as of 4/14/15)
- Council on International Educational Exchange - CIEE-Seasonal Staff Solutions
- Map/Directions to the Social Security Office located in Lewes, DE
- How to obtain a Social Security Card
- Social Security: Employer Responsibilities - Check with the local Social Security Office in Lewes, DE (1-866-864-1803)
- Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Information
- Foreign Workers and Social Security Numbers
- International Students and Social Security Numbers
- Social Security Numbers for Non Citizens
- Social Security's Employer Website for Electronic Wage Reporting
- USCIS Info re: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005 (from Senator Biden's office)
- DelDOT's Project Website
- I-9 Handbook for Employers
- Landlord - Tenant Code (Attorney General's office)
Student Bank Accounts
- WSFS offers Really ! Free Checking account (no minimum balance, no service charge, no per check charge, unlimited check writing, Free VISA® debit card and more. Call 302-226-5648 or visit www.wsfsbank.com
- Applied Bank - No charge for international student for cashing a check if the business they work for has an account with Applied Bank (37012 Country Club Road, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-3044).
BELOW IS PAST INFORMATION ON THE ISOP PROGRAM. FOR REFERNCE PURPOSES ONLY.
No ISOP for area’s international students this summer - DelDOT will try to maintain popular bike assistance program CLICK HERE FOR CAPE GAZETTE ARTICLE (2021)
Click Here For CIEE Update on Extended Visa Ban and Program Next Steps (2021)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WITH CIEE, INTRAX AND ISOP REPRESENTATIVES - HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Click Here to view presentation by CIEE and INTRAX
MEAL SCHEDULE WITH MAP
Click Here to view the 2019 student meal schedule with map.
SPONSOR CONTACT INFORMATION FLYER
Click Here to view the sponsor contact information flyer.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Pamphlets and maps are availalbe at the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach (across from Rise Up). Visit Dart First State for resort transit services (www.beachbus.com or www.dartfirststate.com). Other transportation services include the Jolly Trolley (www.jollytrolley.com) or Best Bus Beach Bus (www.bestbus.com). There will be no Greyhound bus service direct to Rehoboth Beach. Bus service is available to Wilmington and Ocean City, MD. Visit www.greyhound.com for more schedule and information. Airport pick up and drop off can be arranged through E-Point Student Travel Center at www.ocstudentcenter.com/airport-pick
Information Updated on 05/02/23
