I 901 2026

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The document provides instructions for completing Form I-901, which is required for certain F, J, and M nonimmigrants to pay a fee that supports the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. It outlines who must pay the fee, exceptions to the payment requirement, necessary documents for completion, payment methods, and privacy information regarding data collection.

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Begin by entering your surname and given name exactly 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.
Enter your city and province, using abbreviations where necessary.
For U.S. addresses, provide the two-letter state abbreviation; leave this blank for non-U.S. addresses.
Input your country and postal code or zip code.
List your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Provide your country of birth as listed on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
Enter your email address to receive official correspondence regarding the I-901 form.
Indicate your country of citizenship as per your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
If applicable, enter the school code from your Form I-20 for F/M status or the program number from DS-2019 for J-1 status.
Complete the SEVIS Identification Number section starting with 'N'.
Select the appropriate fee amount based on your visa type and ensure you enter the total amount correctly before submission.

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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.

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

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.