Fees
Interested in our J-1 Trainee or Intern Visa Sponsorship in the USA? There is a fee for participation is split into two installments – a non-refundable Application Fee, payable at the time of application submission and a Sponsorship Fee, payable at the time we issue your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility. The Program Fee varies according to the duration of your training or internship.
| Application Fee | USD $100 | Payable at application. Non-refundable. |
| Sponsorship Fee (1-5 Months)* | USD $1,800 | Payable when training/internship placement is approved and the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility form is ready to be issued. |
| Sponsorship Fee (6-12 Months)* | USD $2,250 | |
| Sponsorship Fee (13-18 Months)* | USD $2,500 | |
| Mandatory Accident & Sickness Insurance | USD $60 per month | Payable in full for the duration of the program when training/internship placement is approved and the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility form is ready to be issued. |
Visa Processing Fees
In addition to the Program Fee paid to Mountbatten, you will be required to pay the following additional fees:
| US Visa Application Fee (MRV fee): | USD $185** | Payable to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate |
| SEVIS I-901 Fee: | USD $220** | Payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
Instructions on how to pay these fees will be provided with your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility.
**Subject to change
Additional Fees
The following fees may be applicable to you for the extra service you need.
| J-2 Dependent Fee | USD $900-$1,250 | 50% of the main Participant’s Sponsorship Fee per dependent. |
| Priority Processing Fee | USD $300 | For applications submitted less than 3 weeks prior to the Program Start Date. |
| Extension Fee | USD $500 | For each request to extend the program length up to the maximum program duration (18 months for Trainee; 12 months for Intern). |
| Program Change/Amendment /DS-2019 Replacement Fee | USD $250 | For each request to amend the Program Start Date, change of Host Organization, or other program-related change and for each replacement of a lost/stolen DS-2019 Form. |
| Host Organization Site Visit New York City Area | USD $100 + travel costs | For new Host Organizations with less than 25 employees or less than $3 million in annual revenue. |
| Host Organization Site Visit Outside New York City Area | USD $250 + travel costs |
We also recommend you bear in mind the following additional expenses:
- Travel to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a visa interview
- Airfare costs to and from the US, which vary according to the time of year and country / city of departure
- Cost of accommodation/housing in the US
- Local transportation costs to and from your training or internship placement
- Trip interruption / cancellation insurance, personal possessions insurance, and additional medical insurance if required.