The International School of Denver pays for the following fees associated with the J-1 Visa program, either directly or via reimbursement:

• Visa fee ($160)
• Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee ($220)
• Any foreign or domestic third party or partner fees, if applicable ($1,000 - $3,000, pending agency)
• Visa Extension fees (~$400)
• Sponsor fee*
  • *Ocasionally, if a J1 teacher transfer to ISDenver and is sponsored by a third party, ISDenver may cover that teachers sponsor fee, but this is not guaranteed. (~$1,500-$3,000)
• Relocation: All ISDenver teachers moving internationally will receive a relocation allowance of $4,000 to help with the cost of moving.
• Return travel: ISDenver gives a stipend of up to $1,000 to cover the return plane ticket, shipping of items home, etc. to J-1 teachers that stay for at least 3 years.
   

Health Insurance Requirement 

• It is required and mandatory per J-1 regulations that you have health insurance for yourself and your dependents (spouse and children) upon your arrival in the United States (approximately $1,500-$3,000). These requirements include:
  • Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
  • Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000
  • A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
• There are multiple companies that offer insurance specific to the J-1 insurance requirements. Some example health insurance providers include:
  • www.gatewayplans.com
  • www.studentinsure.com
  • www.buyGlobalMed.com

Below are general estimates for the cost of participation in such the J1 Visa program, living in Denver: 

• Estimate cost of food: $50-80/week for groceries per person.  A meal out may range from $15-$30 and a drink will range from $3-$10.
• Estimate cost of housing: $2,000-$2,500/month, not including utilities
  • WiF is around $40/month; electric/heat/water around $125/month, depending on the house/apartment size.
• Estimate cost of local transportation: Denver does not have a great public transportation system and as such, most people will look to buy a car (either used or new, can range from $2,000 to $20,000+, depending on what you are looking for) for their time here.
  • Denver is relatively bike-friendly, and people who live close to school can bike here during warmer months.
  • Public transportation tickets day pass  for a 3-hour pass and $114 for a monthly pass - see more information here.
• Credential/translation evaluation, such as the WES, ~$200 (and potentially reimbursed by the school)
   
• Expected salary and work-related deductions:
  • Taxes are complex in the United States, and even more so for J1 visa holders. 
    • You will pay both state (Colorado) and federal (United States) taxes. They will be 7-20%, depending on income and family size. 
    • You can get more information on US taxes as a J-1 visa holder here.  
  • Insurance: Even though you are required to have specific insurance per the information below, you will also be eligible to participate in school sponsored insurance plans such as our vision, dental, and supplemental insurance.
    • There is a small fee associated with this insurance should you choose to enroll ($40-$70/month, for the individual only), and the benefits of those plans can vary. More information in our benefits sheet.
    • Insurance will be reviewed with you during your in-service training prior to school starting.
  • Retirement fund (401K): After working a certain number of hours at the school, you may become eligible to contribute to a retirement plan that invests in the US stock market. Personal contributions can come directly from your paycheck.
     
• Estimates or ranges for all other fees charged for and significant general costs related to participation in the teacher exchange program:
  • If you chose to get a car, car insurance can range from $1,250-$2,000/year
  • Renters insurance (optional, may be required per your lease) can range from $8-20/month
  • The cost of outfitting your apartment depends on your budget and preference. For second-hand furniture, we recommend Facebook Marketplace or second-hand shops like Goodwill, ARC, etc. There is also an IKEA 30 minutes south of Denver. We would estimate spending no less than $1,000 for setting up your place of residence.
  • Cell phone service starts at $15/month. Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile, and Mint Mobile are the most affordable options. Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are other popular options. Looking into getting a SIM card to put into a phone you already own will be your cheapest option.

Contemplating a move here? More information to consider!

• Denver is near the mountains, not in them. This means we get the best of both worlds!
  • From Denver, you can see 200 named peaks of mountains. The mountains make for a great way to spend a weekend day, whether hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter.
• Within a mile radius, downtown Denver has three major sports stadiums, the nation’s second-largest performing arts center, three colleges, a waterpark, an aquarium, over 300 restaurants, concert venues, and a variety of art and history museums.
• You may have heard Denver called “The Mile High City”- because we are exactly 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) - or one mile - above sea level!
  • It can take a few weeks to adjust to living at high altitude, so be mindful of this at first - skipping heavy exercise, drinking a lot of water, and getting plenty of rest are good things to abide by during your first weeks here.
• Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year - more sunny days than San Diego and Miami! We do also get plenty of cold days and snow during the winter - you will experience all four seasons!
• Learn more about Denver here.

丹佛国际学校将支付与J-1签证计划相关的以下费用，直接支付或通过报销方式：

• 签证费（160美元）
• 学生与交流访问者信息系统（SEVIS）费用（220美元）
• 任何外国或国内第三方或合作伙伴费用，如适用（1,000美元 - 3,000美元，取决于机构）
• 签证延期费用（约400美元）
• 赞助费*
  • 有的情形下，如果一名J1教师转到ISDenver并由第三方赞助，ISDenver可能会支付该教师的赞助费，但这并不保证。（约1,500美元-3,000美元）
• 搬迁：所有从美国以外搬迁到ISDenver的教师将获得4,000美元的搬迁津贴，用于搬家费用。
• 回程旅行：对于至少工作3年的J-1教师，ISDenver提供最多1,000美元的津贴，用于购买返程机票、寄送物品回家等

健康保险要求

• 根据J-1签证规定，您及您的家属（配偶和子女）在抵达美国时必须购买健康保险（大约1,500美元-3,000美元）。这些要求包括：
  • 每次事故或疾病的医疗保险金额至少为10万美元
  • 遗体遣返费用为2.5万美元
  • 与交流访问者医疗撤离返回其国家有关的费用，金额为5万美元
  • 每次事故或疾病的免赔额不超过500美元
  • 有多家公司提供符合J-1签证要求的保险。以下是一些健康保险提供商：
    • www.gatewayplans.com
    • www.studentinsure.com
    • www.buyGlobalMed.com

以下是参与J1签证计划并在丹佛生活的一般费用估算： 

• 食品费用估计：每人每周杂货费50-80美元。外出就餐的费用可能在15-30美元之间，饮料的价格可能在3-10美元之间。
• 住房费用估计：每月2000-2500美元，不包括公用事业
  • WiFi 费用约为 40 美元/月； 电费/暖气费/水费约为每月 125 美元，具体取决于房屋/公寓的大小。
• 当地交通费用估计：丹佛的公共交通系统不太完善，因此大多数人会考虑购买一辆汽车（二手车或者新车均可，价格因您的需求而异，可能在2000美元至20,000美元以上）。
  • 对于住在学校附近的人来说，丹佛相对来说是适合骑自行车的城市，他们可以在较暖和的月份骑自行车上下班。
  • 公共交通车票价格为3美元（3小时有效期）和114美元（月票），更多信息请参见此处。
• 证书/翻译评估费用，例如WES评估，约200美元（学校可能会报销

• 预期工资和相关扣税：
  • 美国的税务情况很复杂，对于J1签证持有者来说更是如此。
    • 您需要缴纳州税（科罗拉多州）和联邦税（美国）。税率将根据收入和家庭规模在7-20%之间变化。
    • 您可以在此处了解作为J-1签证持有者在美国的税务情况。
  • 保险：尽管根据下面的信息您需要具备特定的保险，但您还有资格参加学校提供的保险计划，例如我们的眼科、牙科和补充保险。
    • 如果您选择参加这些保险计划，将有一笔小费用（仅个人保险每月40-70美元），不同保险计划的福利可能会有所不同。
    • 保险条款将在您入职培训期间与您一起进行讨论，以便在学年开始前安排。
  • 退休基金（401K）：在学校工作一定小时数后，您可能有资格参加一个投资于美国股市的退休计划。个人缴费可以直接从您的工资中扣除。 
• 参与教师交流计划所需的其他费用和一些重要的一般成本的估算或范围：
  • 如果您选择购买汽车，汽车保险费用可能在每年1250-2000美元之间。
  • 租户保险（根据租赁协议要求，可能需要购买）费用为每月8-20美元。
  • 家具费用取决于您的预算和喜好。对于二手家具，我们推荐使用Facebook Marketplace或Goodwill、ARC等二手商店。还有一个离丹佛以南30分钟的宜家家居店。我们估计您至少需要花费1000美元来布置您的住所。
  • Cell phone service starts at $15/month. Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile, and Mint Mobile are the most affordable options. Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are other popular options. Looking into getting a SIM card to put into a phone you already own will be your cheapest option.
  • 手机服务费用从每月15美元起。Cricket Wireless、Boost Mobile和Mint Mobile是最实惠的选择。Verizon、T-Mobile和AT&T是其他受欢迎的选择。购买一张SIM卡插入您已经拥有的手机将是最便宜的选择。

在考虑搬到这里吗？还有更多需要考虑的信息！

• 丹佛市靠近山脉，但并不位于山脉之中。这意味着我们拥有两全其美的优势！
  • 从丹佛市，您可以看到200座命名的山峰。无论是夏天徒步旅行还是冬天滑雪，这些山脉为度过周末提供了绝佳选择。
• 在一英里的半径范围内，丹佛市中心有三个主要体育场，全国第二大的表演艺术中心，三所大学，一个水上乐园，一个水族馆，超过300家餐厅，音乐会场馆以及各种艺术和历史博物馆。
• 您可能听说过丹佛被称为“海拔一英里之城”- 因为我们正好位于海拔5,280英尺（1,609米） - 或者说就是一英里！
  • 适应高海拔生活可能需要几周时间，所以在您刚来到这里的头几周注意以下几点是很重要的- 避免剧烈运动，多喝水，充足休息。
• 丹佛市每年有300天的阳光 - 比圣地亚哥和迈阿密都要多！冬天我们也会有很多寒冷的日子和雪天- 您将会体验到四个季节！
• 了解更多关于丹佛的信息请点击这里。