Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SEVIS Fee?
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires people who want F-1
or J-1 visas to pay a one-time SEVIS Fee before applying for a visa. The SEVIS Fee
for F-1 visas is $350. The SEVIS fee for J-1 visas is $220. This is in addition to
the normal visa processing fee of US$160. The SEVIS fee helps to pay for SEVIS (Student
and Exchange Information System) that U.S. schools use to issue I-20 forms (DS-2019s
for J-1s).
How do I pay the SEVIS Fee?
The SEVIS I-901 fee can be paid to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) online by credit or debit card, by mail with a check or money order, or by Western Union Quick Pay. To pay your SEVIS Fee, you must have:
Form I-20 for F-1 Visas:
School Code for Wichita State University: KAN214F00668000
SEVIS Identification Number: Located above the bar code on the right side of your
I-20 starting with "N"
Form DS-2019 for J-1 Visas:
Program Code: P-1-01549
SEVIS Identification Number: Located on your DS-2019
To pay your SEVIS Fee, please go to the following website for complete details: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
When must I pay the SEVIS Fee?
The fee should be paid at least three business days before you apply for your visa,
change of status, or reinstatement application.
Can Wichita State University help me to pay my SEVIS Fee?
No, the SEVIS Fee is not a fee charged by Wichita State University. The SEVIS Fee
is charged by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The University cannot help
you in any way to pay your SEVIS Fee. For details on how you pay your SEVIS Fee, please
visit: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
I have many questions about the SEVIS Fee. Can Wichita State University answer my
questions about the SEVIS Fee? Where can I go for more information?
The U.S. Government charges the SEVIS Fee and is responsible for making sure you have
all of the information you need to pay the fee. This is an excellent website where
you can get the answers to dozens of questions, please be sure to visit: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq
The above website is VERY good and gives detailed answers to many commonly asked questions.
Please visit the above website for the latest information on the SEVIS Fee.