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What is the SEVIS Fee?
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires people who want F-1 or J-1 visas to pay a one-time SEVIS Fee before applying for a visa. The SEVIS Fee for F-1 visas is $350. The SEVIS fee for J-1 visas is $220. This is in addition to the normal visa processing fee of US$160. The SEVIS fee helps to pay for SEVIS (Student and Exchange Information System) that U.S. schools use to issue I-20 forms (DS-2019s for J-1s).

How do I pay the SEVIS Fee?
The SEVIS I-901 fee can be paid to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by credit or debit card, by with a check or money order, or by . To pay your SEVIS Fee, you must have:

Form I-20 for F-1 Visas:
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SEVIS Identification Number: Located above the bar code on the right side of your I-20 starting with "N"

Form DS-2019 for J-1 Visas:
Program Code: P-1-01549
SEVIS Identification Number: Located on your DS-2019

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When must I pay the SEVIS Fee?
The fee should be paid at least three business days before you apply for your visa, change of status, or reinstatement application.

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