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.

UPDATE ON SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE LOCATION:

The Social Security Office formerly located at 12001 Old Vine Boulevard in Lewes CLOSED on Friday, April 12^th.  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.

2024 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEAL PROGRAM INFO

• 2024 DelDOT J-1 Student Bike Loan Program - This entire program is FREE to the J1 Students while bikes are available.
  • Students reserve a bike and select a seminar date on-line at https://deldot.gov/Programs/bike/isop or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • The seminars are in-person and held at the Rehoboth Park & Ride each Wednesday from 10 AM – 12 PM or 1 PM – 3 PM through August 28, 2024.
  • During the seminar, students sign a Student Responsibility Agreement; discuss bicycle handling and maintenance; bicycle riding around Lewes/Rehoboth; and take a bicycle riding ability test. There are also representatives from DART and Rehoboth Beach Police Department to discuss other transportation options and safety.
  • For each bike loaned, a bike lock is provided, and each student is offered a helmet. Although helmets are optional, it is highly recommended to always wear a helmet when riding.
  • If the students have any issues with their bicycle, they can bring it to our bicycle garage at the Rehoboth Park & Ride for repair.
• 2024 DelDOT Commute Solutions App

• 2024 DART Get a Job/ Get a Ride Program

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).

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
• How to obtain a Social Security Card
• 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)

BELOW IS PAST INFORMATION ON THE ISOP PROGRAM.  FOR REFERNCE PURPOSES ONLY.

 This Page Updated on 05/14/24