What is the SEVIS fee and why is it non-refundable?
SEVIS (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) was created by the U.S. Department of State to track student and exchange visitors entering and exiting the country. All J-1 Visa applicants must pay this fee. It is non-refundable, because InterExchange Camp USA must pay the $35 to the government before the SEVIS receipt is issued. Therefore, this fee must be paid before any of your paperwork can be printed, and we cannot return SEVIS receipts to the government for a refund if you are unable to come on the program.
