The I-901 SEVIS fee varies depending on the visa category you are applying for.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee, officially known as the I-901 SEVIS Fee, is a mandatory payment required from most international students and exchange visitors before they can apply for a U.S. visa. This fee supports the operations of SEVIS, a system that maintains information on nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors in the United States.
The current fee amounts are structured based on the type of visa:
| Visa Category | I-901 SEVIS Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| F (Academic Student) or M (Vocational Student) visa applicants (full payment) | $350 |
| J (Exchange Visitor) visa applicants (full payment) | $220 |
| Special J-visa categories (subsidized payment) | $35 |
| Government visitor (no payment required) | $0 |
It is crucial to pay the correct fee amount associated with your specific visa type. For example:
- F-1 and M-1 Visa Applicants: Individuals seeking to study at an academic institution or vocational school in the U.S. typically pay the full $350 fee.
- J-1 Visa Applicants: Exchange visitors, such as those participating in work-and-travel programs, interns, or au pairs, usually pay $220.
- Subsidized J-1 Programs: Certain exchange visitor programs, often those sponsored by the U.S. government, may qualify for a reduced fee of $35.
- Government Visitors: Participants in U.S. government-sponsored exchange visitor programs (with program codes beginning with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7) are exempt from paying the SEVIS fee.
For more detailed information and to make a payment, you can visit the official SEVIS I-901 Fee website.
