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ESC Region 13 does not work with third parties to administer the cultural exchange program.
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PRE-ARRIVAL FEES FEE AMOUNT
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Consular Visa Application Fee (DS-160)$185.00
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1-901 SEVIS Fees $220.00
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Foreign Credential Evaluation Fee with Worldwide Education Services$173.00
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Estimated cost of international flight$1,000-$3,000
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Estimated arrival costs (to cover housing, vehicle purchase, and other expenses)$10,000-$12,000
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MEDICAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ESTIMATED DEDUCTION
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- Health insurance for medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
- A $500 deductible, per accident or illness, in case of hospitalization.
- Insurance for repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000*
- Insurance for medical evacuation to home country for $ 50,000*
- Tenured teachers (funcionarios in Spain) coverage for repatriation has to be completed from $10,000 up to $25,000
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Estimated provider insurance costs via payroll deductions (Supplemental)
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Medical $100-$1200
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Dental$30-$100
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Vision$7-$25.00
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FEES UPON ARRIVAL FEE AMOUNT
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Sponsor Program fees – Annual administrative fee paid to ESC Region 13
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Year 1$400.00
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Year 2$100.00
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Year 3$100.00
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*Year 4 Returning Teacher$100.00
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*Year 5 Returning Teacher$100.00
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Certification Fee (paid to the Texas Education Agency)
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Years 1-3$78.00
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Year 4 Renewal $78.00
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Year 5 Renewal $78.00
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Fingerprinting fee (requires both online and on-site costs)
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Online$40.25
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On-site $10.00
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Years 4 & 5 Optional J-1 Visa Extension Fee
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Visa sponsor fee $433.00
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U.S. Department of State fee$367.00
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EXPECTED WORK-RELATED DEDUCTIONSESTIMATED % OR AMOUNT
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Teacher Retirement System
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Retirement Savings8.25%
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System Healthcare0.65%
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Federal Deductions
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Medicare Tax (withheld 3rd year)1.45%
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Social Security Tax6.20%
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Federal Income TaxRate varies per individual
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IncomeTax Rate Deduction
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$55,000.008.58%
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$62,000.009.52%
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$70,000.0010.94%
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$78,000.0012.08%
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