Remember - the fees cover the time you are actually IN the USA- not just the time you spend at your Internship.
You are allowed to apply to arrive in the USA up to 30 days before your official internship start date and apply to remain in the US for up to 30 days after your internship finishes but you will need to apply for this on the application and pay for the additional time in the USA.
For example, if you are have a 12 month internship, but plan to fly out the week before AND stay the max 30 days after, this will mean a 14 month programme.
The following table is meant to be used as an example only. Actual Fees payable will be based on the exchange rate at the time of application.
*The tables below update automatically based on the latest exchange rates
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PROGRAMME LENGTH | TOTAL COST (UK POUNDS) | HOST COMPANY PAYS (US DOLLAR) | EQUIVALENT HOST COMPANY PAYMENT IN UK POUNDS | <span style="background-color: #FFFF00">YOU PAY IN POUNDS</span> (TOTAL COST MINUS HOST COMPANY PAYMENT) + ANY ADDITIONAL MONTH* |
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Up to 6 months | £1,580.00 | $600 | £474 | £1,106 |
6-12 months | £2,080.00 | $1,090 | £861 | £1,219 |
<strong>PROGRAMME LENGTH</strong> | TOTAL COST (UK POUNDS) | HOST COMPANY PAYS (US DOLLAR) | EQUIVALENT HOST COMPANY PAYMENT IN UK POUNDS | <span style="background-color: #FFFF00">YOU PAY IN POUNDS</span> (TOTAL COST MINUS HOST COMPANY PAYMENT) + ANY ADDITIONAL MONTH* |
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6 months | £1,580.00 | $600 | £474 | £1,106 |
12 months | £2,240.00 | $1,175 | £928 | £1,312 |
Your fees depend on the amount of time you wish to spend in the USA outside of the actual Internship dates provided by your Host Company.
*Your Host Company will pay for the time you are undertaking your internship or traineeship at their organisation - you will be responsible for additional fees should you wish to extend your trip outside these dates.
See below for a guide to the total Programme Fees
We will be able to calculate your additional fees based on the dates you put in the PROGRAM DATES section of your online Training Plan (DS-7002) - see below for information
Additional time in the USA will be charged at £60 per additional month.
For example: If your internship dates total 6 months, but the dates you wish to be in the USA total 7 months, you will be charged your programmes fees +£60
See our Dates Calculator below
You do not automatically qualify for time in the USA before or after your training dates. You MUST apply for this time as part of your application (see Program Dates above).
Under NO circumstances will we be able to extend your program dates in the USA for the purposes of tourism and travel AFTER you have travelled to the USA so should you wish to do so please make sure you apply for this on your application before you sign your training plan
You must make sure these are entered into your online training plan before you sign! Without these dates we are unable to review or start the process for you.
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Your PROGRAM END DATE MUST BE AFTER YOUR TRAINING END DATE or we will not be able to submit your application.
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*It's very important you choose the total dates you want to be in the USA . Once you have been approved and legal documents printed and shipped from the US, there will be a charge of at least £50 + any additional month charge for any changes.
**Legal documents requiring Shipping outside the UK or Ireland will be charged accordingly at the time of shipping. You will be able to choose between UK Royal Mail international Delivery (shipping within the European Union only) or UPS International Courier (all other worldwide locations).
Costs for this will vary depending on location and will be charged at the time of shipping
Included in your Programme Fees | |
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Full Legal Sponsorship: | In order to go to the US on a J1 Programme you need a "Designated Legal Sponsor". The Legal Sponsor is not only responsible for your presence in the USA but also for checking and verifying your application and your online Training Plan (DS-7002 - see below). They are also responsible for making sure you have support and a point of contact throughout your time in the USA |
Medical Insurance in the USA |
All Participants are covered by insurance for the entire time they are in the USA (based on the dates given on an application) Click in this box for infromation on the CIEE Policy or go to https://www.ciee.org/in-the-usa/insurance |
Support throughout your time in the USA | 24/7 contact and assistance using a toll-free number from anywhere in the USA |
Pre-Departure Orientation | Each participant must complete an online orientation prior to their departure to the USA - this offers information and guidance on life in the USA |
Access to comprehensive online information | Advice and regular updates on the programme and life in the USA from CIEE throughout your time in the USA |
Expert Information and advice on J1 Visa interviews | In order to go to the US on a J1 Programme you need a "Designated Legal Sponsor". The Legal Sponsor is not only responsible for your presence in the USA but also for checking and verifying your application and your online Training Plan (DS-7002 - see below). They are also responsible for making sure you have support and a point of contact throughout your time in the USA |
SEVIS Fees | Currently $220. SEVIS stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. This is incuded in your programme fees. Once your application has been approved, we send you a SEVIS receipt along with your other documentation - you then take this to the embassy interview with you! |
If you will be delayed in entering the USA you must inform us at least 7 days before your intended arrival date. It is your responsibility to notify us of any changes or delays.
There will be an additional charge of £92.50 + the cost of any additional months in the USA for new documents after your DS-2019 has been issued.
Important: If you are applying for a 12 month internship or traineeship, you will not be able to change the dates you are allowed to undertake your training after you have arrived in the USA.
US Embassy Fee (MRV Fee) | Currently $160 US Dollars - payable by everyone booking an interview at their local embassy |
Recommended Funds on arrival | You should have access to at lease $750 US Dollars to cover you until your first paycheck |
There is a sliding scale of non-refundable charges based on the time you cancel your programme.
Please read these carefully.
*If, as part of your application process, revised documents have been issued for any reason (at a cost of £92.50 per re-issue), and these costs have not been paid by you, the fees payable for the additional documentation and shipping will be deducted from the total refund amount payable listed above.
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