Program Fees
Last updated July 6th, 2023
As your visa sponsor, the FACC-NY wants to ensure that all candidates have the ability to live comfortably during their stay in the United States. It is important to understand the program fees and additional financial costs necessary to relocate to a new country. Find below a list of program fees for both candidates and their host companies:
| Refund Categories | |
| Application rejected by FACC-NY | Full refund |
| Cancellation after application but before DS-2019 issued | FACC-NY retains $250 to cover processing |
| Cancellation after DS-2019 is issued (before arrival in US) | No refund |
| Cancellation after visa is issued | No refund |
| Cancellation after visa is refused | No refund |
Please note: No refund will be given once the DS-2019 “Certificate of Eligibility” is issued to the Exchange Visitor. The Exchange Visitor and Host Company will receive a confirmation email once the DS-2019 has been issued. All fees are due at the beginning of the application process.
| Company Fees | |
| J-1 Processing Fee non-VIE Intern | $1,250 |
| J-1 Processing Fee non-VIE Trainee | $1,500 |
| J-1 Processing Fee VIE Program | $2,000 |
| Membership Fees | Will vary depending on FACC Chapter of Membership |
| Potential Fees | |
| Extension Fee | $500 |
| Late Extension Fee (< 2 weeks before end of program) | $750 |
| Site visit | $100 within NYC area, $250 outside NYC |
| Site of Activity Office Transfer | $500 |
| Program Transfer | $1000 |
| Shipping fee | Included** |
**Please note that any reissued DS-2019 documents may be subject to an additional domestic or international shipping fee
| Candidate Fees | |
| SEVIS Fee | $220 (subject to change) |
| MRV Fee | $185 (subject to change) |
| Insurance Fees | Approximately $43/month |
| Optional Fees | |
| J-2 Fee | $250 |
| Late Arrival Documents | $100 |
| Replacement DS-2019 | $100 |
As a reminder, all interns and trainees sponsored by the FACC-NY are required to be paid at least the prevailing minimum wage. However, this stipend may not cover all potential expenses, so Exchange Visitors are advised to come to the U.S. with additional personal funds.