As an organization committed to equity, accessibility, and recognizing the intrinsic value of the work undertaken by our participants, we have made a deliberate decision not to impose any fees on the teachers in our J-1 program. We firmly believe that the work of educators is paramount in shaping the future, fostering mutual understanding, and building bridges between cultures. Therefore, we are dedicated to ensuring that our program remains accessible to all qualified teachers, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Cost / Fee
Amount
Description
Initial program fee/ DS-2019 fee
$0
J-1 teacher participants will not pay any program fees to E2C
DS-2019 extension/ renewal
$0
J-1 teacher participants will not pay any program fees to E2C
SEVIS Transfer fee
$0
J-1 teacher participants will not pay any program fees to E2C
Placement fee
$0
J-1 teacher participants will not pay any program fees to E2C
Dependent Fee
$0
J-1 teacher participants will not pay any dependent processing fees to E2C
Other fees
$0
J-1 teacher will not pay other program-related fees i.e., Travel Validation Fee, Replacement DS-2019 if Lost or Stolen, J-2 Dependent Application
List of fees paid by host schools before and during placement:
Cost / Fee
Amount
Description
Initial program fee/ DS-2019 fee
$2,500
Includes DS‑2019 issuance, SEVIS compliance monitoring, monthly check-ins, cultural activity oversight
DS-2019 extension/ renewal
$300
For extensions beyond the initial 3‑year program.
SEVIS Transfer fee
$500
For teachers transferring from another J‑1 sponsor.
Placement Fee
$2000
Covers full-cycle recruitment, candidate vetting, interview coordination, reference checks, and matching with host school needs.
Dependent Fee
$50
Processing, DS‑2019 issuance, and ongoing monitoring.
Other fees
$0
Host School will not pay other program-related fees i.e., Travel Validation Fee, Replacement DS-2019 if Lost or Stolen, J-2 Dependent Application
Other program costs paid by E2C:
Cost / Fee
Amount
Description
Background Check Fee
$0
Host school pays no fee; teacher pays no fee
Moreland University Teachprep Program
$0
Host school pays no fee; teacher pays no fee
Other costs the participant is likely to incur
As stated above, no fees are charged to the participants in our program for Ed2Chat sponsorship and related services. However, there are other costs and fees that the teachers will be responsible for that are not paid to Ed2Chat. We provide the below estimates for other costs and fees that the participants are likely to incur before and during participation in the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program in the Pre-Arrival & Orientation Handbook for J-1 Teachers:
Fees Paid after the DS-2019 is issued:
Cost / Fee
Amount
Description
DS-160 Visa Application Fee
$185.00
Paid to the U.S. embassy for your J-1 visa appointment. This fee is paid for each separate J-2 appointment also.
SEVIS Fee
$220
Registration in SEVIS for the J-1 paid prior to the J-1 visa appointment. Note, all additional J-2 dependents are included in this price.
State taxes are withheld on paycheck. Local taxes may also be withheld. https://www.paycom.com/resources/blog/state-income-tax-rates/
Union Dues, State Teacher Pension Contributions
Varies: $50-150/month
Per month, depending on the school district.
Health Insurance
$100/ month and up
Per month, depending on the school district.
Retirement
Varies: 0 – 10% of pay
Per month, depending on the school district.
Social Security/ Medicare (FICA)
6.2% of pay
J-1 visa holders are exempt for the first year and a half. Afterwards, the deduction is 6.2%.
In addition, we also encourage participants that when they first arrive in the United States to begin their programs, it may take up to a month to receive their first paycheck and that there will also be many initial expenses such as an initial housing deposit and other necessities. Therefore, we recommend that they bring or have access to at least $3,000 in initial funds on their arrival, and more if they have any accompanying dependents.
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