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J1 Intern / Trainee – Costs
At Yummy Jobs we want to make your international experience as streamlined as possible. Our fee structure includes several logistical elements of arriving on your program including; full pre-arrival program support, visa sponsorship and medical insurance.
You would not be liable to pay any of the below fees until you have completed the following steps;
- Prescreen interview with a member of the Yummy Jobs team
- Final interview/interviews with your desired training property
- Received an offer letter from Yummy Jobs or your desired training property
Participants on a Yummy Jobs J1 Program will be required to submit
the following fees (after acceptance of an offer):
PROGRAM FEE 2026
$2,250 USD (6 Months)
$4,000 USD (12 Months)
6 or 12 Month Full Placement Program Fee
- J1 Visa Sponsorship
- Pre-Arrival Support + Guidance
- Pre-Arranged Job
- Pre-Arranged Housing Support
- Medical Insurance
- 24/7 On Program Support
- $220 USD – SEVIS Fee (payable to US Government)
- $185 USD – US Embassy Appointment Fee
- Travel to the Embassy
- Travel to the USA
- Living Expenses – Approx $500 until first salary payment
- Possible courier fees for DS-2019 visa documents
We are proud to announce that some of our host training providers are offering full sponsorship, partial sponsorship and payroll deduction options towards your program fee! Sponsorship can range from $500 to $4,000. Make sure to speak to one of the Yummy Jobs recruitment team members about these opportunities!
* Please note that the external costs not included in the Yummy Jobs Program fee are subject to change without notice and may vary according to participant location.
US TAXES
As a student on a J1 visa in the USA, it is important to be aware that you will be required to file a tax return at the end of the tax year which runs from January 1st to December 31st.
Filing a tax return means providing information about your income, expenses, and other relevant financial details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax authority.
At the end of the tax year, when you file your tax return, you will calculate your tax liability based on your income and deductions. If the taxes withheld from your paychecks throughout the Program are not sufficient to cover your total tax liability, you may be required to pay an additional amount to fulfill your tax obligations.
On the other hand, if too much tax was withheld, you may be eligible for a tax refund.