- J-1 Visa Sponsor
- An independent, U.S. Department of State-designated organization responsible for J-1 program administration, DS-2019 issuance, compliance monitoring, and final sponsor-stage eligibility decisions. GCB is not the Sponsor; we coordinate with the Sponsor on your behalf.
- Host Company
- The U.S.-based employer - hotel, restaurant, resort, or other approved business - that provides your structured internship or training placement.
- DS-2019
- The Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. Issued by the Sponsor, it's the official document you take to the U.S. embassy to apply for your J-1 visa.
- DS-7002
- The Training/Internship Placement Plan. A detailed document signed by you, the Host Company, and the Sponsor that outlines your learning objectives, rotations, and supervision during the program.
- SEVIS Fee
- A mandatory $220 U.S. government fee paid to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System before your visa interview. Required for every J-1 participant.
- U.S. Visa Fee (MRV)
- A $185 fee paid to the U.S. embassy or consulate when you book your J-1 visa interview appointment.
- Program Fee
- The total fee for GCB's placement and coordination services plus Sponsor administration. This is separate from the Application Fee and from government fees (SEVIS, visa).
- Down Payment
- A $900 upfront portion of the Program Fee, collected only after written host-offer acceptance and before sponsor processing. It is not required to interview or review offers. Refund eligibility follows the program Terms & Conditions and Payment Addendum you review and sign before paying.
- Payroll Deduction
- An arrangement where the Host Company deducts an agreed monthly amount from your U.S. paychecks to pay down the remaining Program Fee balance during the program.
- Application Fee
- The fee that activates your application. In hospitality and culinary fields it is $199 one-time, refundable if we can't place you within 3 months or if you decline a placement we propose, or $99/month capped at $297, non-refundable. In the other designated occupational fields, and on the Management in Training track, it is $500 one-time, refunded in full if we do not match you with a host company within 4 months.
- Placement Confirmation & Addendum
- A separate short agreement signed once you accept a specific Host Company. It confirms the final pricing model, payment schedule, and placement details.
- J-1 Intern vs. Trainee
- Intern: current student or recent graduate (within 12 months), up to 12 months. Trainee: degree plus 1 year of related experience, OR 5 years of related work experience, up to 12 months (18 months in hospitality).
Las definiciones son resúmenes destinados a facilitar la comprensión. Las definiciones legales completas y las condiciones de reembolso figuran en los Términos y Condiciones del programa y en el Anexo de Pago, que revisas y firmas junto con la oferta de tu empresa de acogida antes de abonar el pago inicial.