What is a SEVIS I-901 fee?
Effective September 1, 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security introduced an additional fee often referred to as SEVIS I-901 fee. If you have not previously paid the I-901 fee, you must pay the fee provided that your I-20 form is issued after September 1, 2004. The I-901 fee is $100 in most cases. The I-901 fee payment receipt may be requested during your appointment at the consulate. If you file a change of status application with the Immigration Service within the United States, it is advisable that you attach a copy of the payment receipt to the application package.
