USA Internship Program

Services and Program Fees

As a J-1 visa sponsor, CDS is responsible for ensuring both U.S. Department of State regulations and our own internal quality standards.

During the application process, CDS will

• Assist prospective interns and host companies with the application process;
• Execute site visits as needed;
• Issue Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility), the official document required to apply for a J-1 visa;
• Prepare prospective interns for their consulate appointments;
• Sponsor dependents for the J-2 visa;

Once the visa has been issued, CDS will

• Arrange for accident and health insurance for interns/trainees;
• Supply pre-departure information to interns/trainees about living and working in the U.S.;

During the program, CDS will

• Help interns/trainees get a Social Security Number;
• Organize cultural activities and events;
• Offer continuous support for the duration of the program;

Administrative Fees

CDS is proud to offer some of the most competitive fees in the field.

Fees may be paid by the J-1 intern/trainee, the host company, or a third party.

CDS International’s Standard Administrative Fees

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

*Only trainees may apply for a program lasting longer than 12 months.

Additional Fees & Services

CDS International’s 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$46/month 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.