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The document provides instructions for completing Form I-901, which is used to pay the fee required for certain F, J, and M nonimmigrants seeking to study or participate in exchange programs in the United States. It outlines who is subject to the fee, exceptions, necessary documents for completion, payment methods, and privacy information regarding data collection by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Begin by entering your surname and given name as they appear on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
Fill in your street address, including any apartment number or P.O. Box if applicable.
Provide your city and state (if applicable), followed by your country and postal code.
Enter your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format and select your gender.
Input the city and country of birth, along with your email address for correspondence.
For F/M status, enter the school code from your Form I-20; for J-1 status, input the program number from your DS-2019.
Complete the SEVIS Identification Number and passport number fields as required.
Indicate the amount to be paid based on your visa type, ensuring you check the appropriate box for J-1 categories if applicable.
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How long is the I-901 SEVIS fee valid for?

The initial SEVIS fee is valid for 12 months from the date of payment. If you do not obtain a visa within 12 months of paying the SEVIS fee, you will have to pay the SEVIS Fee again.

How much is the Form I-901 fee?

Fee Amounts DescriptionAmount I-901 SEVIS Fee F or M visa applicants (full payment) $350 I-901 SEVIS Fee J visa applicants (full payment) $220 I-901 SEVIS Fee special J-visa categories (subsidized payment) $35 I-901 SEVIS Fee government visitor (no payment) $0 Dec 10, 2024

How much is the fee for DS 160 and I-901 SEVIS?

DS-160 Form Fees The fees for DS-160 form is $185, which covers the cost of submitting your DS-160 application to the US government. This fee is separate from the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee that you pay to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

What is form I-901 used for?

You must pay the SEVIS fee when you initially apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa. Form I-901 is the form used to pay this fee. Bring your SEVIS payment receipt with you to your scheduled visa interview and when you enter the U.S. The fee cannot be paid at the consulate.

What documents do I need after paying SEVIS?

Print a Receipt In order to get your student visa, you must present proof of your I-901 SEVIS Fee payment at your visa interview. The printed confirmation will serve as proof of payment for the I-901 SEVIS Fee. Print a receipt of payment after you have completed your I-901 payment on FMJfee.com.

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What is the purpose of the SEVIS fee?

F-1 students have to pay a SEVIS fee once per program. SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The fee funds operation of the U.S. governments Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which oversees SEVIS.