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A Guide to the Costs and How they Work
How Much does it Cost?
Remember - the fees cover the time you are actually IN the USA- not just the time you spend at your US Host Company.
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 traineeship at your US Host Company, but plan to fly out the week before AND stay the max 30 days after, this will mean a 14 month programme.
*Please note all programme fees are in UK Sterling (Pounds).
**Legal documents requiring Shipping outside the UK or Ireland will be charged accordingly.
Shipment outside the UK will be carried out by UPS International Couriers (or equivalent) and will be charged at an additional cost depending on courier fees
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*Please note fees go to 20 months
| FEES BY MONTH | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTHS | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| FEES (UK Pounds - £) | £1,100 | £1,100 | £1,100 | £1,190 | £1,350 | £1,520 | £1,600 | £1,725 | £1,830 | £1,930 |
| MONTHS | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| FEES (UK Pounds - £) | £2,030 | £2,150 | £2,230 | £2,300 | £2,375 | £2,450 | £2,600 | £2,650 | £2,700 | £2,800 |
J2 SPOUSE AND DEPENDENTS
If you are planning on taking family members to the USA with you, each will need their own J1 application form. Programme fees for each J2 dependent are in addition to the J1 Programme fees
What's Included?
| Included in your Programme Fees | |
|---|---|
| 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! |
What's NOT Included?
| Additional Costs you will need to consider | |
|---|---|
| US Embassy Interview (MRV) Fee |
This is currently $160 US Dollars and must be paid direct to the embassy at the time of booking the face to face interview for your J1 Visa. *You can only do this once you have been approved for your programme and received your DS-2019 Certificate). |
| Flights to and from the USA | Participants are responsible for booking their own flights to and from the USA |
Dates in the USA OUTSIDE your Training Dates
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.
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
- Your PROGRAM START DATE MUST BE ON OR BEFORE THE DS START DATE PROVIDED BY YOUR HOST ORGANISATION.
- Your PROGRAMME END DATE MUST BE AFTER YOUR TRAINING END DATE or we will not be able to submit your application.
*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.
Work out your Total time in the USA
Cancellation Policies
There is a sliding scale of non-refundable charges based on the time you cancel your programme.
Please read these carefully.
| After Application received and submitted to CIEE | £200 |
|---|---|
| After application received and Application approved/ DS-2019 printed: | £450 (this non-refunable fee rises to £650 if a site visit has take place as part of your application process). |
| Cancellation after listed date of Departure | Please note there will be no refunds if you cancel OR withdraw form the programme AFTER the LISTED DATE of DEPARTURE on your application or you have travelled to the USA - if you are unable to travel to the USA you MUST inform us prior to your programme start date/ listed date of departure. |
| If your Visa is refused by the Embassy |
In case of visa refusal at embassy participants will be refunded programme fees minus £400 (this includes the non refundable SEVIS fee). This non-refunable fee rises to £600 if a site visit has take place as part of your application process). It is VITAL you inform IST Plus via email providing details of the refusal and also if possible provide a copy of the paperwork the embassy gives you showing the reason for the Visa denial. |
| Denial of Sponsorship by CIEE |
£150 *If sponsorship is denied after a Site Visit has taken place (in very rare cases once a visit has taken place it becomes apparent Sponsorship can not be approved), this fee will rise to £350 |