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| For those selected by GISC as a participant-in WEST Program, KUSCO will review their application materials. All participants selected by GISC must meet the following program eligibility requirements at least. |
- Be a citizen of Republic of Korea
- Be a bona fide post-secondary college/university student or a recent graduate
- Provide proof of English language proficiency
- Provide proof of sufficient financial resources to support themselves throughout their WEST program and for their return home.
- Not be accompanied by spouse or dependents.
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A completed and signed KUSCO-WEST Program Application Form (download)
Copy of a valid passport page and name/issuance page
A same set of documents you have submitted to GISC (School records, Transcripts, Proof of English Proficiency test scores and a Recommendation letter)
If you have previously visited US as a J-1, copy of previous US visa and DS-2019 |
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| If you have been accepted by GISC (Global Internship Support Center) to participate in the WEST program, please follow the below instructions step by step. |
- Download the KUSCO WEST program application form.
- Print, fill out, sign and submit the application form in hard copy to your GISC representative along with additional supporting documents (refer page 2, application checklist). GISC will scan and forward your application material to KUSCO for final review and processing.
- KUSCO will confirm receipt of your application by email.
- If additional information or English language interview is required, you will be notified by your GISC representative
- When your application has been accepted, you will be notified by your GISC representative. KUSCO will mail a packet of WEST program materials, including DS-2019 to GISC.
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| The program fee for each KUSCO WEST program participant is $8,380.00. The program fee, $8,380.00 includes the following |
- Program Administration; Application review and processing; Official documentation for visa application(DS-2019) covering up
to 18 months in the U.S.; Internship placement at a screened and suitable host organization in the U.S. (internship length may
vary); Participant Orientation Packet; Evaluations during your stay; Toll-free Customer Service during your stay;
24-hour Emergency Support.
- English Language Training (will vary depending on the program) WEST Program-450 hours of English language training
at an accredited language school or university, including coursework in American business practices and culture
- Health and Travel Insurance for the full duration period of the exchange in the U.S.
- U.S. government SEVIS fee.
- The transportation cost from English language site to internship site.
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In order to apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, you must first receive a SEVIS generated DS-2019. KUSCO will send you the appropriate SEVIS-generated DS-2019 form when you have been accepted as a participant in an exchange program. To find out the details of applying for a J-1 visa in the country in which you are located, please visit the website of the U.S. Embassy located in your country. |
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| This information will be for applicants who accepted as participanst in KUSCO-WEST Program. It will be updated soon. |
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| *KUSCO will not refund after KUSCO arranges three interviews for the applicant. |
