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What is SEVIS?
 

You nee to pay SEVIS fee (around $100) before attending for visa interview. You should pay it at least before 3 working days from your visa interview date. The fee must be paid prior to applying for a visa stamp, but the applicant can schedule an appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate before actually paying the fee.

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) acts as the bridge for varied government organizations which have an interest in information on foreign students. SEVP uses web-based technology, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to track and monitor schools and programs, students, exchange visitors and their dependents throughout the duration of approved participation within the U.S. education system.

SEVP collects, maintains and provides the information so that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States. The result is an easily accessible information system that provides timely information to the Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

 

How can I Pay SEVIS Fee?

 

  You can pay the SEVIS fee at  www.fmjfee.com

Then click on the Proceed to I-901 Form and Payment button.

On the Next page check the I20 and click OK.

Then proceed to fill your details and to do payment.

 

General Questions on SEVIS fee...

Will students and scholars receive written acknowledgement when they pay the SEVIS fee?

  • Students and scholars who pay the fee on the internet by credit card will be able to print out a receipt at the time the fee is paid and will be able to use that receipt for immediate verification of payment.
  • Students and scholars who pay the fee by mail will receive printed receipts at the address provided on the Form I-901.
  • Third parties, who pay the SEVIS fee on behalf of incoming students and scholars, by mail or electronically will receive printed receipts to send to students and scholars.

Initially, not every Consular or Embassy office will have the ability to verify fee payment electronically. Paper receipts will serve as a secondary means of fee payment verification until proof of payment can be verified electronically.

If the visa is denied at the U.S. Consulate will the student or scholar be given a refund?

Refunds will only be given when the fee is paid in error. If a student or exchange visitor visa is denied and they reapply for the same visa within a twelve month period, he/she will not have to pay the fee again. If the student or scholar is applying for a different visa, then they will have to pay the fee in conjunction with that application.

What will happen if I fail to pay the fee?

Failure to pay the fee is reason for denial of F, M or J nonimmigrant status or status-related benefits. For purposes of reinstatement, failure to pay the fee will be considered a “willful violation”, unless DHS determines that there are extenuating circumstances.

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