PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP FEE
Includes J-1 Visa eligibility vetting & sponsorship; DS-2019 & DS-7002 federal form issuance; participant arrival preparation & resources; maintaining the J-1's federal records; organized participant events in major cities; DS-2019 travel validation processing (if needed); emergency support; & ongoing U.S. program monitoring & advisement for both participants & host companies.
| Program Length | Intern | Trainee |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 Months | $900 USD | $950 USD |
| 3-6 Months | $1,100 USD | $1,300 USD |
| 6-12 Months | $1,300 USD | $1,600 USD |
| 12-18 Months | Not Applicable | $1,850 USD |
Program Fee Refund: 100% pre-evaluation; 50% post-DS-2019 issuance; 0% after J-1 arrival.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FEES
| Health Insurance Exceeds federal requirements & covers J-1 participant for program duration; 1-2 mo. grace period add-on available | $75/month - Basic Plan $105/month -Upgrade Plan |
| I-901 SEVIS Fee AIFS completes this payment to the Department of Homeland Security & provides the J-1 visa applicant with the I-901 receipt | $220 USD |
Insurance Refund: 100% before the J-1 participant arrives; 75% for 3+ mo of cancelled insurance post-arrival; 0% post-arrival if less than 3 months cancelled.
I-901 Refund: 100% pre-DS-2019 issuance; 0% post-DS-2019 issuance. Once paid to DHS, non-refundable.
*Excluded Required Fee: DS-160 fee ($160 USD)
Participants approved for sponsorship will be required to make this payment online at the time of booking an appointment at their local U.S. Embassy/Consulate to apply for their J-1 visa.
OPTIONAL & ONE-TIME FEES
| Expedited Application Processing Supplement 5-day AIFS application evaluation- alternative to 1 mo. processing | $1,200 USD |
| New Host Company On-boarding Required vetting research & educational meeting for all hosts working with AIFS for the first time | $200 USD |
| New Host Company Site Visit (Small Companies) Mandatory for all new hosts with fewer than 10 full-time employees and less than $3M in revenue | $0-$500 USD Varies by location |
| J-2 Dependent Sponsorship Required for spouses & children under the age of 18 accompanying the J-1 | $700 USD - 1 J-2 $850 USD - 2+ J-2s |
| Family Plan Health Insurance - Per dependent (optional) J-2 Visa holders are required to obtain compliant coverage. This may be done independently, or purchased through AIFS | $155/mo. – Basic Plan $210/mo. – Upgrade Plan |
New Host Onboarding & Site Visit Refund: 0% after service completed
J-2 Sponsorship Refund: 100% pre-approval; 50% post-DS-2019 issuance; 0% after J-1 arrival.
Family Plan Insurance Refund: See J-1 insurance above
POTENTIAL ON-PROGRAM FEES
| Program Extensions Evaluation & processing of extension application; re-issuance of federal forms; & extended program monitoring | $500 - 1 added mo. $650 - Over 1 added mo. Excludes additional insurance |
| Program/Form Amendment Evaluation & processing SEVIS/ form updates for changes to program dates, salary, DS-7002 content, training address, etc. | $100 USD |
| DS-2019 Print & Ship - Amendments/Travel Validations Upon request; Forms otherwise issued electronically at no added cost | $100 USD |
Refunds: 100% before issuing new DS-2019/DS-7002; 0% post-form issuance
All payments are due within two weeks of invoice issuance. After 30 days, invoiced parties will be subject to late fees.
