The Candidate understands that the J1 Visa Program is not a work or employment program but a cultural exchange program which enhances the participant’s knowledge of American culture and provides on-the-job immersion to American Management techniques in their field of expertise.
Candidate and USE Global, Inc. agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES
Provider’s Services. The Service Provider will:
- Determine the Candidate’s eligibility for the J-1 Program according to the U.S. Department of State’s current regulations.
- Evaluate the Candidate’s English level.
- Arrange and prepare the Candidate for interviews with potential Host Companies.
- Issue all documents required for the program
- Prepare the Candidate regarding their interview at the U.S. Embassy / U.S. Consulate. Please note that USE Global Inc. can advise you on consular interviews. But we are not obliged to provide information on the account of the necessary documents and rules when filing an application for a visa, since in each country these regulations are different. For more information please, contact to U.S. Embassy / U.S. Consulate in your country.
- Send the Candidate his/her medical insurance for the duration of the DS-2019. Assist the Candidate upon arrival by providing a pre-arrival orientation package and interview with information regarding housing, Social Security, bank account, etc.
ARTICLE 2. CANDIDATE’S OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate’s Obligations. The Candidate agrees:
- To have passed all academic requirement and/or to have required work experiences and to be able to provide all supportive documents for education and work experience stated on the resume.
- To attend all interviews, including telephonic or Skype interviews, at the prearranged time organized by the Service Provider. If the Candidate will not attend at the English language proficiency interview 3 times without any warnings, his/her participation in the program will be terminated.
- To accept the position that was offered to him/her by a Host Company after a successful interview. Declining of the offer and the position after a successful interview will be subject to an administrative fee.
- To provide all necessary/requested documentation in a timely manner.
- To submit payment of the program fees in a timely manner (The due date will be indicated on an invoice).
- To secure his/her housing before arrival in the United States unless provided by the Host Company for the duration of the intern/trainee’s stay in the USA.
- To observe and respect laws and regulations of the USA as well as the Host Company’s internal regulations.
- To perform his/her duties during his/her training period at a high standard and with all due skills, care, and attention regarding the level of the knowledge, experience, or education the Candidate has represented to USE Global, Inc he or she possesses.
- Candidate’s Responsibilities. The Candidate is responsible and liable for:
- All transportation costs to, from and within the USA.
- All his/her living expenses such as food, transportation and housing unless provided by the Host Company for the duration of the intern/trainee’s stay in the USA.
- All medical expenses and bills except the medical insurance provided by the Sponsor Organization.
- Reading all emails, documents and agreements provided to the Candidate by USE Global, Inc and the Sponsor.
ARTICLE 3. FEES
Amount charged | Payment | Refund policy | |
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Initial fee | 749 USD | Upon registration | In case if Candidate does not pass the English assessment interview, money will be refunded excluding 99 USD In case if Candidate does not pass the interview with host company, money will be refunded excluding 199 USD |
Total Program fee: – Sponsor fee – Placement – Health Insurance | 3999 USD | You will be refunded all fees except 999 USD in the case of visa denial but no payment will be refunded in case of withdraw from the program after placement is confirmed | |
Excluded fees: – Embassy fee – SEVIS fee | – 180 USD – 220 USD | No refund |
5% from both payment attempts will be deducted for bank actions.
The SEVIS fee will be submitted to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to create the Candidate’s profile on the SEVIS system upon the process of the Form DS 7002 and no refund will be issued once the SEVIS fee is submitted to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ARTICLE 4. REFUND POLICY
Description | Amount refunded | |
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Withdrawal after placement is confirmed | If the Candidate cancels the placement or withdraws from the program due to any reason after a successful interview with the Host Company and getting the job offer | No refund |
Withdrawal After Issuance of Form DS-2019 | If the Candidate cancels the placement or withdraws from the program due to any reason after the issuance of Form DS-2019 | No refund |
Embassy / Consulate denial | In case of a visa denial at the US Embassy, the Candidate must inform the Service Provider within 3 business days of denial and return the original Form DS-2019 and proof of denial from the Embassy or Consulate within 10 business days from the date | Program fee minus 749 USD |
Cancellation by the Host Company | If the Host Company cancels the placement or withdraws from the program prior to the start date of the Candidate’s program stated on Form DS 7002/2019, the Service Provider will, to its best efforts, try to relocate the Candidate with another Host Company. If the Candidate declines interview, the Candidate will be entitled to a refund | N/A |
No interview in 9 months | If within 9 months no interviews are held with the host company and the Candidate is not offered a vacancy, the initial fee will be fully refunded. | Initial payment – 749 USD |
No job offer in 9 months | If within 9 months the Candidate does not pass an interview with host companies, the initial fee will be returned with an administrative fee | Initial payment will be refunded excluding 199 USD |
Declining of job offer | The Candidate must accept the position that was offered to him/her by a Host Company after a successful interview. Declining of the offer and the position after a successful interview will be subject to an administrative fee. | N/A |
5% of payment will be deducted for bank actions in any refund case.
All refundable payments are credited only to the card (account) to which the initial payment was made within 1-3 months after confirmation by the financial department.
ARTICLE 5. OTHER TERMS
The Candidate understands that USE Global can cancel application if we determine that the Candidate fails to pass the requirements and eligibility based on the rules and regulations by the Sponsor Organization, or US Department of State.
The Candidate understands that search for position in suitable field may take up to 9 months. If in the end of this period no position will be offered to the Candidate, the initial payment will be fully refunded.
The Candidate understands if the Host Company determines that the Candidates does not perform his/her duties properly and/or the Candidate does not comply strictly with the regulations, the Host Company has the right to terminate or fire the Candidate anytime during the Internship/Trainee program. In this case the Candidate will not be entitled to receive any refund.
If the Host Company goes out of business, files for bankruptcy, shuts down for any reason, or terminates or lays off the Candidate for lack of commercial activity, USE Global will assist the Candidate in finding a new Host Company; however, it is up to the Sponsor to accept or deny the change of Host Company.
The Candidate confirms that he/she is fit to participate in a J1 program both physically and mentally and understands that an international training experience can be stressful. All pre-existing medical conditions must be made known to the Service Provider in writing at the time of application.