SEVIS I-901 Fee: What You Need to Know

SEVIS I-901 Fee: What You Need to Know

Paying the SEVIS I-901 fee before your visa interview is not mandatory. You can pay the fee after your F-1 visa is approved. That said, paying it early signals that you’re serious about your education and committed to the school you’ve chosen.

Once your F-1 visa is approved and you travel to the United States, paying the I-901 fee becomes mandatory before your program start date. If the fee is not paid, your DSO cannot register your SEVIS record.

No registration = no active status.

If the I-901 fee remains unpaid, your SEVIS record will automatically cancel, and you will be considered out of status even if you are physically in the U.S.

Where to pay your I-901 fee:

👉 fmjfee.com

This step is non-negotiable. Handle it on time and protect your status.

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