What is SEVIS receipt?

Pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee. Pay this fee to before you apply for an F or M visa to enter the United States. Keep a receipt to show proof of payment.

Is SEVIS the same as I-20?

SEVIS stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You are first entered into SEVIS (by a Designated School Official at IEI) when your initial I-20 is created. When your initial I-20 is printed out, it comes with a barcode and a unique SEVIS ID number.

Can SEVIS fee be refunded?

The SEVIS fee is not refundable, with one exception. If your visa application is denied, and you decide to re-apply for the same type of visa at a later date, you will not be asked to make a second SEVIS fee payment as long as your visa application is made within 12 months of the initial denial.

Do you have to pay SEVIS for Form I-20?

The Form I-20 is an important document that you should keep safe, as you will need it throughout the international student life cycle. Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee Before you pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee, you must receive the Form I-20 from a DSO at the school you plan to attend.

Where can I get a sample of the I-20?

Download a sample of the Form I-20. Visit the tool on the Study in the States Facebook page to learn how to become an F or M international student in the United States. While employed this summer, make sure you have all the relevant information on maintaining your student status, and the steps you must take before returning to school.

Where do I get my SEVIS fee receipt?

Starting July 31, 2013, SEVP will no longer mail the Form I-797C, “Notice of Action,” as a receipt for paying the I-901 SEVIS fee. You are responsible for printing the receipt on your own. You can pay the fee and print your receipt at FMJfee.com. You must do this before you apply for a visa with the U.S. Department of State.

When do I need a Form I-20 for USCIS?

You need a Form I-20 if you are already in the United States as another type of nonimmigrant and you are applying to USCIS to change your status to F or M. Your Form I-20 proves that you are legally enrolled in a program of study in the United States. Therefore, it may be needed when you apply for the benefits available to F and M students.