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J-1 Program Fees and Refund Policy

GRAVITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FEES
REFUND POLICY
J-1 VISA PROGRAM LIVING EXPENSES
  PRICES DESCRIPTION
  SEVIS Fee Department of State Fee $220.00
  Up To 18 Months Trainee Program Fee $2,450.00
  Up To 12 Months Intern or Trainee Program Fee $1,950.00
  Up To 6 Months Intern or Trainee Program Fee $1,450.00
  Up To 3 Months Intern or Trainee Program Fee $950.00
  J-2 Visa Program Fee    
  J-2 Dependent Program Fee This is the application fee for the issuance of the DS 2019 Form for the each dependent of J-1 visa applicant. $500.00
       
  Additional Fees + Services (these may be required)    
  New Host Company Site Visit Fee   $300.00
  Travel Validation   $30.00
  DS-2019 Replacement   $100.00
  J-1 Visa Program Extension Fees up to 3 additional months $550.00
  Please contact with GIP at least 30 day 3 to 6 additional months $650.00
  prior to the original program end date. over 6 additional months $850.00
  Host Company Transfer Fee   $350.00
       
       
  Expedited Fees + Services (if applicable)    
  Expedited J-1 Visa Processing Fee Fifteen business days processing or complete applications $1,500.00
  Expedited Host Company Validation Cost This fee applies to any new company that requests the required site visit to take place within five business days of application submission. $1,350.00
  Expedited J-2 Visa Extension Processing Fee Please contact with GIP at least 30 day prior to the original program end date. $250.00
       
  Medical and Health Insurance Cost    
  Insurance provided by TaiAn Insurance Approx. Monthly Fee $50.10
  J-2 Health Insurance (family) by month $50.10
  • All fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars.
  • Participants will be charged a Bank Wire Transfer fee of $50.00 if the participant pays

any fees due to Gravity International Programs (GIP) via bank wire transfer.

  • All participants must pay a non-refundable fee of $185.00 to the U.S. Department of

State when submitting a J-1 Visa application to U.S. Department of State Visa

Appointment Services.

  • GIP will refund the participant’s J-1 Visa program fee upon the participant’s written

request before GIP issues the participant’s DS-2019.

  • The SEVIS fee is nonrefundable once GIP issues the participant’s DS-2019.
  • The participant’s J-1 Visa program fee is nonrefundable once GIP issues the

participant’s DS-2019.

  • The participant’s J-1 Visa program fee is nonrefundable if the U.S. Department of

State denies the participant’s J-1 Visa application for any reason. The decision to

approve or deny a participant’s J-1 Visa application is within the sole control and

discretion of U.S. Department of State Visa Services, and GIP assumes no

responsibility whatsoever for its decision to approve or deny a participant’s J-1 Visa

application.

  • The participant’s J-1 Visa program fee is nonrefundable after the start date of the

participant’s program.

  • The participant’s J-1 Visa program fee is nonrefundable if the participant withdraws

from the program for any reason.

  • The participant’s J-1 Visa program fee is nonrefundable if the Host Company or GIP

terminates the participant’s program for any reason.

  • Neither the Host Company nor GIP bears any liability for any losses or damages of any

kind whatsoever incurred by the participant in connection with the dismissal or

termination of the participant’s J-1 Visa program.

  • Any request for a refund of the participant’s J-1 program fee must be made in writing

and submitted through GIP’s online platform.

J-1 VISA PROGRAM LIVING EXPENSES

To give you some guidance on allocating your money during your time in the United States, please review the estimated standard expenses for a single person during a typical program in the United States. Please note that these are mere estimates, as everyone’s situation differs. However, our goal is to help you understand potential expenses and budget accordingly.  


  • Initial Expenses: Average transportation cost from the airport to your host city and 3 days of stay in a hotel: $500
  • Housing: $1,200 to $2,500 per month. Housing in an urban area can be very expensive. However, safe and low-cost options are always available. Plan to stay temporarily in a hotel so you can conduct your housing search in person. You may use our online website to find roommates. Most landlords will require upfront payment of a security deposit (typically equal to one month’s rent) as well as the entire first month’s rent when you sign a lease. 
  • Utilities: gas, electric, phone and internet: $100.00 per month
  • Food: $250 to $350 per month or more, depending on how often you cook at home or dine out.
  • Transportation: $50 to $100 per month, depending on whether you use mass transit, or drive a car. Please note that you will also need a car insurance if leasing/renting/purchasing a vehicle, which will add to your monthly cost. 
  • Personal Care Products: $25 per month
  • Miscellaneous/Entertainment: $100 to $1,000 throughout your program. 



To further assist you, please refer to the link below to calculate your estimated living expenses: https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living