Cost

Self-Placement Internship programme costs:

What is included in the registration fee?

• Verification of internship (excluding site visit fee if required)
• Assistance with all aspects of the programme application process
• Assistance with the J-1 visa application process
• We obtain your DS-2019 which is needed for the US Embassy interview
• Detailed participant handbook containing important information
• Health/travel insurance
• Orientation in the USA
• 24/7 emergency contact and support
• Monitor and evaluate services throughout programme to ensure that the goals of the training are being fulfilled.
• Option to travel in US for 30 days after the training placement has been completed.

Other costs

• Visa fee to the US Embassy - $140
• Flights – we would strongly advise you not to book any non-transferable, non-refundable flights until you have your visa
• You must have sufficient funds to support yourself for your entire stay in the US including housing and living expenses. You will need at least $1500 at the start of the programme
• A site visit by the sponsor to the host company may be required before the internship can be approved. If this is necessary, an additional fee of £200 will charged

You need to allow approximately 10 weeks for the application process.