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If I am an exchange visitor who is reentering with a valid J-1 visa but with an initial DS-2019 form (non-transfer), do I need to pay the fee?

April 26, 2017DS-2019 exchange form initial J-1 reentering valid Visa Visitor

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If I am an exchange visitor who is reentering with a valid J-1 visa but with an initial DS-2019 form (non-transfer), do I need to pay the fee?

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Yes. A new initial DS-2019 indicates you have started a new program. You must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee every time you start a new program.