2017 Fee & Refund Disclosure `` Program Fees An application can only be submitted online once the program fees have been paid in full.
Program Length (Months)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Program Fee
$800
$875
$950
$1,025
$1,100
$1,225
$1,300
$1,375
$1,450
Program Length (Months)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Program Fee
$1,525
$1,600
$1,675
$1,775
$1,825
$1,875
$1,925
$1,975
$2,025
Program fees cover the following: `` J-1 Visa sponsorship application processing `` Issuance and shipping of DS-2019 Form and acceptance packet `` Accident & Sickness Insurance for entire program and 30-day grace period at end of program `` 24-hour emergency support for duration of program `` All other InterExchange-related administrative costs, including online orientation, monthly participant monitoring and continuous program support. For more information, visit: http://www.InterExchange.org/travel-abroad/intern-usa/fees
`` Additional Program-Related Fees All candidates issued a DS-2019 Form must also pay the following fees. Instructions for paying these fees will be provided if approved for sponsorship.
Fee Description
Amount
Paid To
SEVIS Fee (Instructions provided upon approval)
$180
Dept. of Homeland Security
Embassy/Consulate Application Fee
$160
Embassy/Consulate
`` Miscellaneous Fees Fee Description
Amount
Host Company Site Visit Fee (Paid by employer) – See employer application to determine whether a site visit is required
$250 nonrefundable once visit takes place
Dependent Spouse or Child of J-1 Applicant Will be issued a DS-2019 for a J-2 Visa
$750 for 1st dependent $200/additional
Dependent Accident & Sickness Insurance
$60/month/dependent
Reprint of Lost/Damaged DS-2019
$40
Insurance for Early Arrival (for up to 30 days before program start date)
$55
Expedited Application Review Fee* Review conducted within three (3) business days of date application is marked complete and In Queue.
$925 nonrefundable once application is complete
*If your host employer requires a site visit, please note that we are unable to expedite site visits, as scheduling site visits is dependent upon host employers' availability. Although we can expedite the review of your application documents, be aware that a site visit may add up to 1-2 weeks to the overall review time.
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CAREER TRAINING USA 2017 Fee & Refund Disclosure
Refund Schedule Once a DS-2019 Form is issued, refund requests will only be processed once the original DS-2019 Form has been returned to InterExchange.
Description
Amount kept by InterExchange
Refund to Participant
Rejected application
$200
Remainder of program fee
Cancellation prior to issuance of DS-2019
$200
Remainder of program fee
Cancellation after issuance of DS-2019 (prior to receiving a visa)
$350
Remainder of program fee
Expedited Review Fee (prior to completing application)
Cancellation after receiving visa (prior to arrival in U.S.)
100% of Program Fee minus $45/month
$45/month per number of months remaining on the program after cancellation
Early departure from the U.S.
100% of Program Fee minus $45/month
$45/month per number of months remaining on the program after departure
Cancellation of dependent after issuance of DS-2019 (prior to receiving a visa)
$100/each dependent who cancels
Remainder of dependent Program Fee
Cancellation for dependent after receiving J-2 Visa
100% of dependent Program Fee minus $60/month
$60/month/dependent per number of months remaining on the program after cancellation
`` General Program Refunds
This fee schedule will be in effect for all applications submitted via our online application system after 2:00 p.m. EST December 30, 2016. Applications received before this time will be billed according to the previous fee schedule. Please note that these fees are subject to change. An invoice will only be provided upon request.
I have reviewed this fee and refund schedule and agree to the amounts and terms outlined within the schedule. I have reviewed the full list of program fee inclusions at www.InterExchange.org/travel-abroad/intern-usa/fees/. I understand all of the costs associated with participation in the InterExchange Intern USA and Trainee USA J-1 Visa programs. I have also researched and am aware of the cost of living in my U.S. host city: www.InterExchange.org/career-training-usa/internship-co-op-trainee-job/cost-living-budgeting-guide-career-training-usa/.