Who is not required to pay SEVIS ?
1. A student who continues to maintain his/her student status and is using an I- 20 which was issued before September 01, 2004. 2. A student applying for a visa to return to the U.S. to continue a program of study, in which he/she has maintained student status, and which has not been completed. This includes returning to the U.S. to resume studies after a temporary absence of less than 5 months. 3. A student transferring between schools at the same educational level. 4. A student applying for an extension of stay because additional time is needed to complete the program. 5. If you have already paid the fee and you are reapplying for a student visa within 12 months of having been denied one. 6. A student applying for reinstatement of student status – if the student has not been out of status for more than 5 months.
