Program Fees

Fees are subject to adjustment due to circumstances beyond the control of US INTERN, including but not limited to lack of participation and currency exchange rate fluctuation.

Program fees are due according to the terms in your J1 Participant Agreement. US INTERN will send out billing invoice with due dates.  Payments may be made by credit card, wire transfer, or money order.

 

Program fees do NOT include:

 

  • Visa Application/Interview Fee at U.S. Embassy or Consulate

  • Airfare

  • Housing

  • Transportation

  • Meals

  • Other personal expenses

Pricing

 

J1 Intern Application Fee

$400 non-refundable

Due within 3 calendar days from submission of application

J1 Intern Program Fee (self-placed)

Contact info@usintern.org for details.

Due within 7 calendar days of invoice. Includes:

  • Administrative costs associated with issuance of DS-2019

  • Direct shipment of DS-2019 to home address

  • Pre-departure advisory services

  • 24 hour emergency support

  • Monthly check in during program

  • U.S. cultural and travel resources

J1 Intern Program Fee (full-placed)

Contact info@usintern.org for details.

Due within 7 calendar days of invoice. Includes:

  • Internship matching

  • Administrative costs associated with issuance of DS-2019

  • Direct shipment of DS-2019 to home address

  • Pre-departure advisory services

  • 24 hour emergency support

  • Monthly check in during program

  • U.S. cultural and travel resources

SEVIS Fee

$220 non-refundable

Due within 7 calendar days of invoice.

Expedited Application Fee

$900 non-refundable

Due with Application if requesting expedited services.

Dependent Spouse or Child Fee

$900 for first dependent

$500 for each additional dependent

Medical & Accident Insurance

Starting at $75/month

Proof of insurance required prior to Pre-Arrival Orientation

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Neither the Host Company nor US INTERN bears any liability for any losses or claims incurred by a Participant in connection with dismissal, early withdrawal or the Host Company or US INTERN's termination of the Program.

Participant will NOT be eligible for a refund if:

 

  • Participant withdraws from the Program after the start of the Program for any reason, or

  • Participant is dismissed for any reason, or

  • US INTERN, per its sole discretion, dismisses Participant for not having fulfilled all Program requirements (including but not limited to: payment in full of the Program Fees; submission of all signed forms and documents; successful completion of necessary visa requirements).

 

In Case of Visa Denial

 

Participant WILL be eligible for refund of the following: (US INTERN must be informed prior to the J-1 program start date and Participant must return the form DS-2019 to US INTERN)

  • Program fee (less $400)

  • Insurance fee

Participant will NOT be eligible for refund of the following:

  • Application fee

  • Expedited application fee

  • SEVIS fee

  • US host company site visit fee (if applicable)