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More information:
SEVIS
information
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/index.htm
SEVIS Fee (I-901
Fee)
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/i901/index.htm
or
https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml |
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General Information
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Who must pay the SEVIS fee? |
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Non-immigrants
requesting F-1, J-1, or M-1 status |
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When I-20 or DS-2019
is issued on or after September 1, 2004. |
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Initial
attendance when: |
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Immigration status
desired is F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 |
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b. |
Applying for a
visa for entrance to the United States, or |
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c. |
Applying for a
change of status within the United States. |
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Continuing
attendance when: |
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a. |
Applying for a visa
when the fee has not previously been paid. |
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b. |
Applying for a visa
after remaining outside the US for more than 5 months |
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c. |
Applying for
reinstatement after the allowed period of time. |
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When must the SEVIS fee be paid? |
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Before applying for a
visa overseas at a US consular office |
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Before
applying for a change of
status within the US |
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Before
applying for a change of
exchange visitor (J-1) category |
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Before entry to the US at a
POE by individuals who do not require an F, J, or M visa (e.g.
Canadians) |
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To Whom must the SEVIS fee be paid? |
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The fee must be paid
directly to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) |
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How must the SEVIS fee be paid? |
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Internet:
submit Form I-901 electronically and pay in US dollar funds by |
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Credit card, or |
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b. |
Other acceptable means of
electronic payment |
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By mail:
submit Form I-901 to DHS by mail and pay in US dollar funds by: |
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Check,
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b. |
Money order, or |
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c. |
Foreign draft drawn
on a US bank. |
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Where can I get form I-901? |
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On line
at
www.fmj.com |
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What address do I use to apply on
line? |
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www.fmj.com |
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Will the consulate have form I-901
if I do not have access to the internet? |
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No, you will have to
have someone print it off for you. Perhaps your school can get a
copy for you. |
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What is the amount of the SEVIS
fee? |
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$100.00 for all F-1,
F-3, J-1, M-1, and M-3 applicants, except as noted below |
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$35.00 for J-1
applicants in the following categories: |
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a. |
Au Pair |
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b. |
Camp Counselor |
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c. |
Summer Work/Travel |
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What is the UNT School Code used
for F-1’s on the I-901 form? |
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DAL214F00610000 |
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What is the UNT Program Number used
for J-1’s on the I-901 form? |
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P103874 |
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What record will the applicant
receive to prove that the SEVIS fee has been paid? |
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If paid by mail, a paper receipt
will be sent to the applicant |
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If paid by internet, an
electronic record will be created within DHS. In addition,
the applicant should print out a receipt of the internet
transaction. |
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How early must Department of
Homeland Security receive the SEVIS fee ? |
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Payment must be received at least three working days (US
government schedule of working days) before applying for a visa,
sending in an application for change of status, or before
entering the US by individuals not required to present a visa.
Otherwise, present the receipt. |
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What must the applicant do with the
SEVIS fee receipt? |
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Keep the receipt as
permanent proof of the SEVIS fee payment. |
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Take the receipt to
the visa interview. |
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Include a
photocopy of the receipt in the change of status
application. |
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When are individuals NOT subject to
the SEVIS fee? |
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Extending
continuing programs in the U.S |
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Changing
educational levels, or fields of study in the U.S., |
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Transferring
schools or sponsors in the U.S. |
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Applying for OPT
or AT, or |
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Applying for a
visa for continuing a program – but only if a fee has
previously been paid for that status, or document issued
before 9/1/04. |
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Who is NEVER subject to the SEVIS
fee: |
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All dependents
in F-2, J-2, or M-2 status |
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J-1 participants sponsored by a
US government organization with the program sponsor
designations of G-1, G-2, or G-3.
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Information when applying for a visa with an Initial Attendance
I-20
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Department of
Homeland Security has established a new SEVIS fee. If your I-20
or DS-2019 document was issued on or after September 1, 2004,
and you are applying for an F or J visa, you will need to pay
this fee before applying for the visa.
You can set up
your appointment for the visa interview before paying the fee.
You must have paid the fee before you go for an interview.
The payment,
whether by internet or mail, must be recorded on the Department
of Homeland Security’s system at least 3 days before the visa
application, unless you have the receipt with you. We strongly
recommend that you take your receipt with you, no matter which
method you use to pay.
You can choose
which method of payment you would like to use: |
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Internet payment
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You can use this method of payment
if you have: |
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internet access |
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b. |
printer , to print receipt |
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c. |
Credit card |
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Mail in payment,
with receipt mailed to you. |
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We are enclosing
the I-901 form, specific for the University of North Texas, and
instructions in case you do not have access to the items in #1.
If you use the internet, you do not use this printed
form.
If you are
applying for an F-1 visa, the School Code is:
DAL214F00610000
If you are
applying for a J-1 visa, the Program Number is P103874
Do NOT send
the form or the SEVIS fee payment to the University of North
Texas!
Information, on
line payment, and form at:
https://www.fmjfee.com |
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Information when reentering the US with Initial Attendance I-20
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Department of
Homeland Security has established a new SEVIS fee. If your I-20
or DS-2019 document was issued on or after September 1, 2004,
and you are entering the U.S. with an initial attendance I-20,
or a begin program DS-2019, you will need to pay this fee before
entering the U.S.
If you are
applying for a new visa, you must pay so that it is recorded on
the Department of Homeland Security’s system at least three days
before your interview, or carry the receipt with you.
If you are
reentering and do not need a new visa stamp, you must pay so
that is recorded on the Department of Homeland Security’s system
at least three days before your entry, or carry the receipt with
you.
You must have
paid the fee before you enter the U.S. You can not pay it at the
port of entry.
The payment,
whether by internet or mail, must be recorded on the Department
of Homeland Security’s system at least 3 days before the entry,
unless you have the receipt with you. We strongly recommend that
you take your receipt with you, no matter which method you use
to pay.
You can choose
which method of payment you would like to use: |
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Internet payment
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You can use this method of payment
if you have: |
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a |
internet access |
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b |
printer , to print receipt |
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c |
Credit card |
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Mail in payment,
with receipt mailed to you. |
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If you are
applying for an F-1 status or visa, the School Code is:
DAL214F00610000
If you are
applying for a J-1 status or visa, the Program Number is
P103874
Do NOT send
the form or the SEVIS fee payment to the University of North
Texas!
Information, on
line payment, and form at:
https://www.fmjfee.com |
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