SEVP Updated the SEVIS Form I-901
July 27, 2015
On July 26,2015, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated its Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Form I-901 to include a mandatory email address field.
Collecting applicants’ email addresses allows SEVP to send an instant email notification to students when their I-901 SEVIS Fee payment status changes.
This new feature will expedite the payment confirmation process for those paying by check or money order. Receiving an email notification allows applicants to keep a record of their payment actions and minimizes the need to log into the payment processing system to check the status of their payments.
The new email address field is mandatory for all students who pay the fee on or after July 26, 2015. All previous I-901 SEVIS Fee receipts before that date will remain valid and do not require an email address. If a student fails to provide a valid email address when submitting the Form I-901 they will receive an error message, preventing them from continuing the payment process.
Important Reminders:
- Regulation requires all prospective F and M students to pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee before the U.S. Department of State issues them a visa to study in the United States.
- The I-901 SEVIS Fee is different from the fees for visa services issued by the Department of State.
- F and M students must pay their I-901 SEVIS Fee in order to study in the United States, remain compliant and maintain their status.
- F and M students must print their I-901 SEVIS Fee payment receipt to present as proof of I 901 SEVIS Fee payment at their visa interview. Showing the email notification alone will not be sufficient.
- The SEVIS ID on the payment confirmation receipt must always match the SEVIS ID on the student’s most current Form I-20, unless the F or M student is considered a Border Commuter student. If the SEVIS ID is different, please email fmjfee.sevis@ice.dhs.gov to confirm if a new I-901 SEVIS Fee payment is required.
To access the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, students should visit FMJfee.com.