PRICING
Below you'll find a detailed overview on pricing. Special discounts are available in certain scenarios, reach out to inquire! You can also find an overview of other expenses and details on our paid programs.
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J-1 Visa Prices
Several expenses are involved and mandatory as part of your J-1 visa process:
Getting Hired
$699-$1299
We charge a fee of anywhere between $699 and $1299 for placement at a company. This price is determined by your country of residence. There will be a $100 deposit to get the process started. All other fees are due after getting hired. You will be able to give us a hiring deadline, and if you don't get hired by your deadline, then you will receive back your $100 deposit. Note: If you found your own host company, then this fee will not be charged.
J-1 Visa
$999-$1599
The costs for a J-1 visa is determined by the visa sponsor who will release your DS-2019 form. Be prepared to pay anywhere between $999 and $1599 for your J-1 visa with the visa sponsor.
Health insurance
<$99/month
The US government requires all participants to have US health insurance, even if you are covered through insurance from your home country. Health insurance fees will never exceed $99/month, and are fully refundable in cases of visa denials or program cancellations of any reason.
Site Visit
$250
In most cases we are able to avoid this fee, but in rare cases a visa sponsor may require an in-person site visit at your US host company. This typically only happens at smaller companies that we have never worked with before, and companies who have under 25 full time employees + a gross revenue of under $3 million US dollars. The purpose of a site visit is to confirm a high-quality and safe work environment to our participants.
SEVIS fee
$220
The US government requires all J-1 (interns/trainees) and F-1 (student visa) participants to pay $220 for a Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) registration fee. SEVIS is a US government database for all J-1 and F-1 visa holders which is where all program details are stored.
Visa interview
$185
All J-1 visa applicants must appear in-person at a US embassy/consulate in their home country for an in-person visa interview before getting their US visa issued. The US government will charge a fee of $185 for this appointment and is paid directly to the US embassy/consulate.
Other Expenses Not Charged By Correspond
Potential participants should know there are more expenses than the above-mentioned fees. We offer high-quality programs at companies who are able to provide compensation for performed work by the intern/trainee. This compensation will cover for daily-life expenses. At Correspond, we will assist you with everything related to your J-1 program: finding housing, getting a car (if needed) and selecting phone plans. You can reach out at any time with any questions you may have.
Air Fare
You will have to purchase your own plane ticket to the United States. A one-way ticket is sufficient and the fees could range between $300 and $1000 depending on where you are flying from.
Housing
Housing in larger cities in the United States can be expensive depending on the city or state that you are going to. Be ready to pay at least $700/month (private room) to $1400/month (studio or apartment).
Living Expenses
Other expenses that you will have to keep in mind while living on your own in the United States: a monthly phone plan, food & drinks, and transportation from your residence to your host company.
- Receiving Compensation -
All internships and traineeships that we offer provide hourly, bi-weekly, or monthly compensation. The compensation will be sufficient to assist you in your daily living expenses as mentioned above. Interested? Reach out to us for more details to find out how much you could earn while on an internship or traineeship in the USA. Initial contacts are always free of charge.