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; and
• 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 your intern 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$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.