How much does sevis cost?

SEVIS fee is a fee that international students and exchange visitors need to pay before applying to schools or institutions in the United States. This fee is for use of the SEVIS system used to maintain Customs and Border Protection student and visiting scholar information. The SEVIS fee is US$200 and needs to be paid every time you apply for a visa or change an I-20 form, such as transferring to another school. In addition, if you continue to stay in the United States after your visa expires, you will need to extend it and pay SEVIS fees. It is important to note that the U.S. government does not refund SEVIS fees.

There are two ways to pay SEVIS fees, one is to pay online through the school or institution, and the other is to pay directly to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the case of using the school or institution's online payment, the school or institution will enter the student or visiting scholar's fee information into the SEVIS system and submit the fee information to DHS through the DHS website. Paying DHS directly requires issuing a check or money order and mailing it to the following address: ByU. S. PostalService(USPS):StudentandExchangeVisitorProgramP. O. BOX970020St. Louis, MO63197-0020 NOTE: Do not mail cash or checks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security does not accept items lost in transit.

1. SEVIS fee extension operation

For international students or visiting scholars, the SEVIS fee extension operation is particularly important. International students or visiting scholars who stay in the United States after their visa expires must apply for an extension and make the normal payment of SEVIS fees when applying for extension. Applications for extension must be made to the local USCIS or consulate at least 15 days before the expiration of the existing visa. An extension application can be completed by filing Form I-539. At the same time, the correct SEVIS number must be filled in the I-539 form so that the USCIS can contact the DHS system.

2. How to check whether SEVIS fees have been paid

Students and visiting scholars can check whether their SEVIS fees have been paid in real time through the SEVIS system. The SEVIS query method is as follows: 1. Log in to the official website:/ and select 'CheckStatus' in the upper right corner. 2. Enter your SEVIS number, name, and date of birth and click "Check Status." 3. The query results will display SEVIS fee payment records.

3. Ending and Refund of SEVIS Fees

SEVIS fees will also be due when the student or visiting scholar leaves the United States or SEVIS is terminated. Except before leaving the United States, if you pay an incorrect SEVIS fee or pay more than one SEVIS fee, you can apply for a refund from DHS according to the guidelines. If there are no issues with the refund application, DHS will send the refund back to the applicant's account via email.

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Legal basis:

Article 2 of the "Passport and Visa Regulations of the People's Republic of China"

The visa of the People's Republic of China is China Permits for citizens and foreigners to enter, enter and pass through China's borders.

Visa is divided into: diplomatic visa, official visa and ordinary visa.