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If your SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019 is issued on or after September 1, 2004, you are required to pay a SEVIS fee of $100.
This SEVIS fee is in addition to the F-1 or J-1 visa application fee.
According to U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations [8 CFR 214.13(d)(1)], anyone seeking initial F-1 or J-1
from an embassy or consulate abroad for initial attendance is subject to the new SEVIS fee. The fee must be processed at
least 3 business days before the consular interview, unless the applicant has a printed receipt from Internet payment. Fees
will not be payable at the consulate. Visit the SEVIS
I-901 Fee website for more information.
Here are the instructions on how to pay the SEVIS Fee via the internet:
- Go to the SEVIS I-901 Fee website.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and answer "YES" you hold a valid I-20 or DS-2019.
- Fill out the next page on personal information.
- The form requires the "School Code" if you have an I-20. The CSUF school code is LOS 214F 00210 000.
Note: This is required only for F-1 students.
- The form requires the SEVIS Identification Number on the I-20 or DS-2019. This number is in the upper right-hand corner
of the I-20 or DS-2019 and begins with an "N", followed by 10 digits.
- Check that the information is correct on the next page.
- Choose First Class mail or expedited delivery. First class mail is recommended because you will print the receipt at the
end and this will be presented at your interview with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
- The Credit Card Form has a place for Cardholder address. You do not need to fill this in. It is not a required field.
The space is too small for most international addresses.
- PRINT AT LEAST 2 COPIES OF THE RECEIPT.
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