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Instructions

The I-901 SEVIS fee is a separate non-refundable fee charged by the Department of Homeland Security to all prospective F/M/J nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors to fund operation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and maintenance of the SEVIS - a web-based system used to monitor and track F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors and their dependents. This fee is included in the program fee. The DS-2019 will be issued along with the I-901 receipt.

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How to pay?

Participants may pay the SEVIS fee on their own or via FUSIA. Before uploading the signed PDF #26 (Billing Statement), indicate “0” or “USD 220 (pay for me)” in Part J of the Participant Application panel.

If paying directly by the participant, complete the online form via FMJfee.com and upload a copy of the receipt at least five days before the visa interview (or entry to the US for Canadian citizens). If paying this fee via FUSIA, add USD 220 to the money transfer and download a copy of the receipt from of the .

Paying by the participant
Step 1 Indicate payment preference before uploading PDF #26
Step 2 Obtain the SEVIS ID in Part A of the VA panel (if accepted)
Step 3 Complete Form I-901 (SEVIS Receipt) and pay the fee via FMJfee.com (see “cheat sheet” on the last page)
Step 4 Download the receipt and check for errors (email fmjfee.sevis@ice.dhs.gov in case of mistakes)
Step 5 Enter the confirmation number and upload the receipt via upload button #32 in of the VA panel
Step 6 Carry the receipt when attending the visa interview and entering the US

Paying via FUSIA
Step 1 Indicate payment preference in Part A of the VA panel before uploading PDF #26
Step 2 Add USD 220 to the program fee when paying the money transfer
Step 3 Download the receipt PDF from of the VA panel
Step 4 Check for errors (immediately contact FUSIA in case of mistakes)
Step 5 Carry the receipt when attending the visa interview and entering the US

NOTE: Available ~72 hours after issuance of the SEVIS ID and receipt of the program fee in full.