How do I pay the SEVIS fee?
The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) Fee
Who pays the SEVIS fee?
F-1, M-1 and J-1 visa applicants with I-20 or DS-2019 forms issued on or after September 1, 2004 are required to pay a SEVIS fee before applying for a visa. The sponsor or a third party can also pay the fee.
Exemptions:
The following categories are exempt from the SEVIS fee: derivative F-2, M-2, J-2 visas applicants; individual participants in programs sponsored by the US government whose program number prefix begins with G-1, G-2 or G-3; and those with I-20 or DS-2019 forms issued before September 1. 2004.
How much is the fee?
New fees for students, exchange visitors and schools went into effect on October 27, 2008
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I-901 F-1/M-1 visa applicants (full payment) |
$200 |
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I-901 J-1 visa applicants (full payment) |
$180 |
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I-901 Special J-visa categories (subsidized payment) |
$35 |
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I-901 Government visitor (no payment) |
$0 |
When and how must the fee be paid?
The nonrefundable SEVIS fee must be paid prior to the interview. Proof of payment must be presented at the time the applicant applies for visa. It cannot be paid at the Consulate or Embassy.
Payment option
Via Internet: Electronic submission of Form I-901 and payment of SEVIS using a credit card (Visa/Master Card/American Express). Further information is available online at: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
By Mail:
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
P.O.Box 970020
St. Louis, MO 63197-0020
United States
By Courier (to expedite delivery to SEVP):
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
1005 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
United States
Phone Number: 1-314-418-8833 (United States Country Code 011)
For additional information on the SEVIS program please visit the following website:
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/index.htm and http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq4.htm#_Toc81222044