The costs are structured as follows: Criminal background check fee $13 Visa fee – payable to US Consulate Visa processing fee $205 Recommend spending money To tide you over for the first 2 to 3 weeks you will need $250 PLEASE NOTE: You will be refunded your criminal background check ($13) and visa processing fee ($205) within the first month of your employment. Payable in South African currency at current exchange rate (fixed monthly)