Program fees

The FACC-NY invites Host Companies and J-1 visa candidates to explore our competitive J-1 visa program fees.

Program fees can be paid by Credit Card, Wire Transfer, or Check. Please note that a 3% transaction fee will be added to all credit card payments.

J-1 Visa Fees

Administrative Fees  Paid to the FACC-NY*

J-1 Non-VIE Intern or Trainee

$1,500


J-1 VIE Intern or Trainee

$2,200


FACC Membership (if not already a member)

Paid by the Host Company to the FACC Chapter

Varies depending on the FACC Chapter

Average $750

J-1 Visa Candidate Fees

SEVIS fee

Paid to the US Department of Homeland Security, fee is subject to change*

$220


MRV fee

Paid to the US Embassy, fee is subject to change*

$185


Medical Insurance (non-VIE Exchange Visitors only)

Paid to the Insurance Company*

Varies depending on the quote received

~ $65/month


*Fees may be covered by the Host Company or shared with the J-1 visa candidate depending on the company J-1 visa /candidate agreement

$220

Add-on Fees

J-2 Visa (for J-1 dependents)

$400


J-1 Visa Late Request

$500


J-1 Visa Expedited Fee

$750


Extension Fee

$500


Late Extension (<2 weeks before end of program)

$750


Site Visit

New Host Companies (if required only)

$250


Site of Activity Transfer

$500


Program Transfer

$1,000

Refund Categories

Application rejected by FACC

Full Refund


Cancellation after application and before DS-2019 delivery

FACC-NY Retains $350


Cancellation after DS-2019 delivery (before arrival in the US)

No Refund


Cancellation after visa is issued

No Refund


Cancellation after visa is refused by US Embassy

No Refund