Step 2: What is the SEVIS fee and how do I pay it?
SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) is the Internet system that maintains information on non-immigrant students, exchange visitors, and their de-pendents. The fee-supported system enables schools and program sponsors to transmit information to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of State (DOS) throughout a student or exchange visitor's stay in the United States. This information includes status changes such as admission at Port of Entry, change of address, change in program of study, and other details.
Once you have received your Form I-20, the USCIS requires that you pay the SEVIS fee before applying for a student visa. If you are already in the U.S. and are apply-ing to change your status, you must pay this fee prior to submitting your change of status application.
The easiest way to pay the SEVIS fee is online. You will be given the option to pay by credit/debit card, check, or money order drawn on a financial institution in the United States and payable in U.S. currency. A receipt will be provided when you pay online. Be sure to print it—you will need it for your visa interview. A receipt will also be mailed to you, but you may not receive it before your visa appointment.
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