- 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).
Les définitions sont résumées pour plus de clarté. Les définitions juridiques complètes et les conditions de remboursement figurent dans les conditions générales du programme et l'avenant relatif au paiement, que vous consultez et signez avec votre offre d'accueil avant de verser l'acompte.