| Terms of J-1 Visa | Description | Fees |
| SEVIS I-901 Form Fee | Payable to the Department of State Fee | $220.00 |
| Up To 18 Months | Training Program Fee | $2,600.00 |
| Up To 12 Months | Training or Intern Program Fee | $2,100.00 |
| Up To 6 Months | Intern or Training Program Fee | $1,600.00 |
| Up To 3 Months | Intern or Training Program Fee | $1,100.00 |
| Terms of J-1 Visa - Specialist | Description | Fees |
| SEVIS I-901 Form Fee | Payable to the Department of State Fee | $220.00 |
| Up To 12 Months | Specialist Program Fee | $3,600.00 |
| Up To 6 Months | Specialist Program Fee | $2,600.00 |
| Up To 3 Months | Specialist Program Fee | $2,100.00 |
| J-2 Dependent Program Fee | ||
| J-2 Visa Term is Dependent on the Primary J-1 Visa Holder’s Term | This is the application fee for insurance of the DS-2019 Form for the dependent of J-1 visa applicant (J-2) visa. | $600.00 |
| J-2 Visa Additional Dependent Fee | $400.00 | |
| Additional Fees + Services (these may be required) | ||
| New Host Company Site Visit Fee | $500.00 | |
| Travel Validation Fee | $50.00 | |
| DS-2019 Replacement | $200.00 | |
| J-1 Visa Program Extension Fees | ||
| Please contact GIP at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. | up to 3 additional months | $750.00 |
| Please contact GIP before your original program end date. | 3 to 6 additional months | $900.00 |
| Host Company Transfer Fee | over 6 additional months | $1,250.00 |
| Expedited Fees + Services (if applicable) | ||
| Expedited J-1 Visa Processing Fee | Five business day 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. | $1,500.00 |
| Expedited J-2 Visa Extension Processing Fee | Please contact with GIP at least 30 days prior to the original program end date. | $1,000.00 |
| Medical and Health Insurance Cost | ||
| Insurance provided by TaiAn Insurance | ||
| J-1 Visa Health Insurance | Approx. Monthly Fee | $50.10 |
| J-2 Visa (Family Member) | by month | $50.10 |
All program fees are listed in U.S. Dollars.
J-1 visa applicants are responsible for paying the DS-160 visa application fee directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
No refunds will be issued once the DS-2019 Form has been generated. The SEVIS I-901 fee is also non-refundable after the DS-2019 Form has been issued.
Partial Refund in Case of Visa Denial: If a participant is denied a J-1 visa by the U.S. Consulate after the DS-2019 Form has been issued, up to 50% of the program fee may be refunded. To be eligible, the participant must submit the original DS-2019 Form, a copy of their passport, and an official denial letter from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate stating the reason for refusal.
No Refunds Will Be Issued If: The participant withdraws after the program start date for any reason, or if the participant is dismissed or the program is terminated by the Host Company or Gravity International Programs Inc. Additionally, once a J-1 visa has been issued, the program fee becomes non-refundable.
Refund Request Process: All refund requests must be submitted in writing through our online platform. Approved refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of a complete request. For payments made by bank wire transfer, a $50 processing fee will be deducted from the total refund.
J-1 Visa Program: Estimated Living Expenses
To help you better prepare for your time in the United States, we’ve outlined estimated living expenses for a single participant during a typical J-1 program. These figures are approximate and will vary depending on your location, lifestyle, and housing preferences. Our goal is to help you budget effectively and avoid unexpected financial burdens.
Use the cost-of-living calculator below to estimate and personalize your expected monthly expenses based on your specific host city:
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living