What is the SEVIS fee and how do I pay it?
We applaud your decision to study in the USA! Persons applying for the F-1, J-1 type visas (student visas) must pay a one-time SEVIS processing fee, called the I-901 Fee. Effective October 27, 2008, the SEVIS processing fee will increase to USD $200 for F1 visas, and USD $180 for J1 visas. You will need to bring a receipt for payment of this fee to your visa interview. The fee can be paid by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank or online through the website. Please visit the SEVIS fee website at www.fmjfee.com for details about the fee and instructions on paying it. For further information, see the SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) main page. We encourage you to pay the fee as soon as you can to avoid delays in applying for a visa. This is a one-time fee and will be valid for whichever U.S. university you choose to enroll in (although we do hope you choose to join the University of Arkansas!!
