How do I ask SEVP to transfer the SEVIS I-901 fee payment information from one SEVIS ID number to another?
If you want to transfer the SEVIS I-901 fee payment information from one SEVIS ID number to another, you need to mail or e-mail SEVP. SEVP will consider your request and determine if the fee can be transferred. See the section on the basic rules for transferring fees. Put Fee Transfer in the subject line of your request. Give us your name, date of birth, the SEVIS ID number that you originally paid on and the SEVIS ID number you want to transfer the payment to, as well as a current, valid address where we can mail your updated Form I-797 receipt to you. Explain why the fee needs to be transferred. It will help speed your request if you include a copy of your original receipt or your receipt number. Include information on how to contact you if there are any questions. SEVP will review your request and determine if the fee can be transferred. If your request is approved, you will receive an updated I-797 payment receipt reflecting the SEVIS ID from your new Form I-20 or DS-2019. When you
