I-901 SEVIS Fee

• Those who wish to enter the United States either as new students or exchange visitors with F-1 or J-1 status.
• Those who are in the United States in another immigration status and want to change to F-1 or J-1 status.
• Those who are a continuing F-1 student:
  • filing an application for reinstatement when they have been out of status for more than 5 months;
  • applying for a new visa or returning to the United States after an absence of  more than 5 months that did not involve authorized overseas study;
  • applying for a change of status to an F, M, or J classification except for changes between F-1 and F-3 or between M-1 and M-3.
• Those who are continuing J-1 exchange visitors:
  • filing a reinstatement application after a substantive violation;
  • filing a reinstatement application after they have been out of status between 121 and 269 days;
  • applying for a change of exchange visitor category unless the new exchange visitor category is fee exempt (federally sponsored programs with program codes that start with G-1, G-2, or G-3)

• Continuing F-1 and J-1 students are not subject to the fee.
• J-1 visa holders who are participants of federally sponsored exchange visitor programs, which are designated by program codes beginning with G-1, G-2, or G-3 are not subject to this fee.
• Spouses and dependent children of F-1 Students and J-1 Exchange Visitors (F-2, J-2) are not subject to the fee.

Applicants who require a visa to enter the United States must pay the SEVIS fee before going to the U.S. embassy or consulate for their visa interview. It is recommended that the fee be paid at least 3 business days before the embassy or consulate interview.

Applicants who are citizens of Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas and residents of certain other islands (see 8 CFR 212.1a) wishing to apply for F-1, F-3, M-1, M-3, or J-1 status at a Port of Entry into the United States must pay and process the SEVIS fee BEFORE appearing at the Port of Entry. It is recommended that the fee be paid at least 3 business days before entering the port of entry.

Non-immigrants currently in the United States who apply for student or exchange visitor status must pay the fee prior to filing their change of status application.

• For students (F-1, F-3, M-1, M-3): $350
• For spouses and dependent children (F-2, M-2, or J-2) of students or exchange visitors: Not applicable 
• For exchange visistors (J-1) unless participating in a federally sponsored program: $220
• Federally sponsored exchanged visitor program (program codes starting with G-1, G-2, or G-3): Not applicable

The SEVIS Fee amount is subject to change at any time. Please check the I-901 FAQ website for the most recent information.

You will need your SEVIS ID on your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 to complete the fee payment. The SEVIS fee is non-refundable

Pay Online

Visit http://www.FMJfee.com by using a credit card and completing the online Form I-901 (Fee for Remittance for Certain F, M, and J Non-immigrants).

1. Upon accessing the website, click "Pay the I-901 Fee" button at the top of the page.
2. On the next page, complete the personal information. For “School Code” information, Wellesley‘s school code is BOS 214F 00363 000. The SEVIS Identification Number can be found at the top of your Form I-20/DS-2019. It begins with the letter “N” and contains 10 digits.
3. Type your residential address information.
4. Complete your credit card information. If your billing address is different from your residential addres, please provide the billing addres.
5. Be sure to print at least two copies of the receipt and bring them to your visa interview.

By mail

Submit a completed Form I-901 and a check or money order drawn on a U.S. Bank and payable in U.S. currency. You can also request the form by phone at 1-800-870-3676 (inside the U.S.) Complete the Form I-901 and write your name exactly as it appears on your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. Prepare a check or international money order (drawn on U.S. banks only) in the amount of the SEVIS fee in your category made payable to the Department of Homeland Security.  Mail the completed Form I-901 and the payment to the address listed on the form. A Form I-797 receipt notice should be mailed within 3 days of processing the fee. Make copies of the receipt.

By Western Union Quick Pay Service

This collects the SEVIS fee, in local currency, along with the needed Form I-901 data and electronically transmits the payment and data to SEVP. The properly completed Western Union receipt serves as immediate proof-of-payment. This option is available in any country where Western Union offers its Quick Pay service. Instructions can be found online.

The payment will be recorded in the SEVIS system. However, it is recommended that the paper Form I-797 or the internet-generated receipt be brought to the visa interview.

• DHS will issue an official paper receipt (Form I-797) for every payment received.
• Individuals who file electronically will be able to print an electronic receipt immediately at the time of payment.
  • You can redownload a copy of your I-901 Fee Receipt from the I-901 fee website by clicking "Check I-901 Status"
• Individuals may request Express delivery service for the Form I-797 receipt at an additional cost of $30.