InterExchange staff and participants volunteering in Newport, Rhode Island.
InterExchange staff and participants volunteering in Newport, Rhode Island.
Photo courtesy of Tanya Burovtseva

InterExchange Work & Travel USA keeps our program as affordable as possible so that you can benefit from the extraordinary opportunity of spending up to four months in the United States. Participants in our program pay a reasonable program fee that covers our extensive, quality services. For information on specific fee amounts, please email us. Here’s an explanation of our fees:

Job Placement

If you participate in our Job Placement program, your program fee covers:

  • J-1 Visa sponsorship and processing
  • Guaranteed job placement
  • 24-hour support and assistance
  • A program completion certificate
  • Cultural resources, online orientation, helpful travel tips, and more

Self-Placement

If you participate in the Self-Placement program, your program fee covers:

  • J-1 Visa sponsorship and processing
  • A program completion certificate
  • 24-hour support
  • Cultural resources, helpful travel tips, and more

International Cooperator Fee

The InterExchange representative in your home country will charge a fee to cover:

  • Application processing
  • Interview and screening

For more information about this fee, contact the InterExchange representative in your area.

Other Costs

You’ll be responsible for covering the costs of your:

  • Travel to and from the U.S., as well as travel within the U.S.
  • Housing (your employer will help you find affordable accommodations)
  • Insurance
  • Application processing fee

Specific costs vary, depending on where you are traveling from and where you are staying in the U.S. For more information, contact the InterExchange representative in your local area.

U.S. Department of State-Designated J-1 Visa Sponsor
Alliance for International Exchange
The International Coalition for Global Education and Exchange
European-American Chamber of Commerce New York
Global Ties U.S.
International Au Pair Association
WYSE Travel Confederation