Fees & Costs
All Pathways Global program fees are published in full. No hidden charges. Every participant and host organization reviews the complete cost picture before any commitment is made.
Either the participant or the host organization may pay participant fees and the placement fee — by mutual agreement between both parties.
Scaled by program length. Paid by the host organization, the participant, or split between both parties — by agreement. This fee applies only to participants placed through Pathways Global placement services and does not apply to placements arranged through international partners or direct applicants.
Flexible by design. The placement fee can be paid by the host organization, the participant, or split between both parties. Contact us to discuss the right structure for your situation.
J-2 status is available for a J-1 participant's spouse and unmarried children under 21. One application fee covers all J-2 dependents applying together.
Eligible dependents: Spouse + unmarried children under 21 years of age. J-2 dependents may apply for work authorization through USCIS separately.
The $250 Application Fee is non-refundable in all circumstances. The $220 SEVIS Fee is paid to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is non-refundable in all circumstances.
* Refund amount depends on services completed at the time of cancellation. Contact Pathways Global to discuss your situation.
Ancillary fees (Expedited Processing, Travel Validation, Extension, Change of Host Company, Site Visit) are non-refundable once the associated service has been initiated.
Process and timing: Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the denial, cancellation, or program end date. Approved refunds are processed within 15 business days.
For planning purposes only. Varies significantly by U.S. city.
