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Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee (Form I-901)

Pay your mandatory U.S. student SEVIS fee online.

We'll guide you through it, step by step

  • ✓Simple questions in plain language — no legal jargon
  • ✓We fill in the official form and check for common mistakes
  • ✓Private — no document uploads

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Estimated fee

$350 for F/M visas; $220 for most J-1 visas ($35 for camp/au pair)

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Typical timeline

Instant receipt online (1–3 days to post)

Category

Student Visas

Who qualifies

Prospective F-1, F-3, M-1, M-3 students and J-1 exchange visitors with a valid Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 issued by an approved institution or sponsor program.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Gather your I-20 or DS-2019

    Locate your official SEVIS ID number and school or sponsor program code on your document.

    Watch out: Do not guess your SEVIS ID. It starts with the letter 'N'.
    Common rejection reason: Mismatched SEVIS ID or incorrect school code.
  2. 2

    Complete Form I-901 online

    Fill out the online payment form with your biographical details and document numbers.

    Watch out: Your name must match your passport and I-20 or DS-2019 exactly.
    Common rejection reason: Name misspellings or inverted first and last names.
  3. 3

    Submit your payment

    Pay the required government fee using a major credit card or approved international method.

    Watch out: Keep transaction proof if using Western Union or a check.
    Common rejection reason: Declined card transactions or unpaid balance holds.
  4. 4

    Print official payment receipt

    Download and print your Form I-901 payment confirmation immediately after paying.

    Watch out: Consular officers require physical proof of payment at your interview.
    Common rejection reason: Attending visa interview without the printed confirmation page.

Documents you'll need

  • Form I-20 or Form DS-2019

    Your official certificate of eligibility issued by your school or program sponsor.

    Note: Must be valid and signed.

  • Valid Passport

    Your unexpired passport information page.

    Note: Name must align with your SEVIS record.

  • Payment Card

    A valid credit or debit card authorized for international online transactions.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.