Intern / Train in USA
USA Internship Program
Program Fees & Services
CDS is proud to offer some of the most competitive fees of any J-1 program sponsor. Our five-day standard turn-around time on complete applications is the fastest in the industry.
Administrative Fees & Services
Program Duration |
Student |
Non-student |
| 0–3 Months | US$750 | US$875 |
| 4–6 Months | US$950 | US$1,275 |
| 7–12 Months | US$1,250 | US$1,575 |
| 13–18 Months* | US$1,775 |
Additional Fees & Services
Service |
Fee |
| Expedited Service | US$1,250
Next business day processing for complete applications received before 3:00pm. Please to confirm turn-around time for applications received on Fridays, weekends, and holidays. |
| Expedited Site Visit | US$1,250
This fee applies to any new company whose application is being expedited and will require a site visit as part of the application process. |
| New Company | US$200
All companies who have either never worked with CDS or who have not yet completed a successful training program through CDS within the past three (3) years will be required to pay a one-time registration fee. (A successful program is defined as a program during which both the mid-term and final evaluations were completed as required). This fee covers the research CDS does to ensure your company is a legitimate company; to make certain your company meets the standards that are outlined by U.S. Department of State for all J-1 visa host companies; and to guarantee that you understand your responsibilities as a U.S. host company to a J-1 visa holder (this includes training, supervision, evaluations to be completed by trainee and supervisor, etc). Once your company has hosted a successful training program, your registration is considered complete and you will not have to pay the new company fee again. This fee is non-refundable and cannot be paid by the participant. |
| SEVIS | US$180 To expedite processing, CDS will pay the SEVIS fee to the U.S. government on the J-1 applicant’s behalf. |
| Health & Accident Insurance | US$46/month
» Learn more about insurance |
| Travel Validation | US$30 All participants who plan to travel outside of North America during their programs must have their DS-2019 Form validated for travel. |
| DS-2019 | US$100 This fee applies whenever we need to replace or amend your DS-2019 Form. |
| J-2 Fee | US$500 This is the application fee for issuance of the DS-2019 Form for dependents of J-1 applicants. |
Extensions are available on a case by case basis. Learn more about how to extend your program.
Please note that all J-1 visa applicants must pay a fee of US$140 to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where they interview for the visa. Canadian citizens are exempt from scheduling an interview and paying this fee.
- Program Overview
- Eligibility
- CDS Services & Fees
- How to Apply
- How to Find an Internship
- Frequently Asked Questions
“CDS’s orientation for all the new interns was helpful because it explained how to get started in the U.S.”
