What is the SEVIS Fee and do I need to pay it?
Before students apply for their first J-1 or F-1 visa, most are subject to paying the FMJ fee, also known as the “SEVIS Fee.” Information on the SEVIS fee, who needs to pay it, and how to pay it are found on the IEP web page: Obtaining a Visa to Study in the U.S. and on the Department of Homeland Security web page of I-901 Instructions.
