International Students and Scholars (ISS)

Paying the SEVIS Fee

SEVIS is a U.S. government system that manages data and application processes for nonimmigrants on F-1 or J-1 visas. To obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa, you are required to pay a one-time SEVIS fee. Additional visa fees may be required at a U.S. consulate or embassy. F-2 and J-2 dependent family members are not required to pay the SEVIS fee. Fee payment instructions can be found on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.

To pay your SEVIS fee, please visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.

1. Complete the online SEVIS I-901 form
2. Type in your name exactly as it appears on your I-20 or DS-2019.
3. Enter the SEVIS ID number from your I-20 or DS-2019 (N000XXXXXXXX)
4. Print a copy of the online payment receipt