How to pay the SEVIS fee:

For information about what SEVIS is, and who is required to pay the fee, go here http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq1.htm and/or here https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml;jsessionid=JHG5BDTMZSLVGCWJAMCSFPY .

The following information is for Harvard students and scholars who have determined that they must pay the SEVIS fee. Before you apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa stamp (Canadian citizens see below), you must pay the SEVIS fee. The SEVIS fee must be paid in US dollars and may be done either by postal mail or on-line.

Obtain Form I-901
There are two options: Print a paper Form I-901: Download fill-in and print the Form I-901 here: http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/I-901.pdf or submit Form I-901 via the internet here: https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml (you will need a Credit Card and valid I-20 or DS-2019 form)

Completing Form I-901
You will need the SEVIS number from Harvard's Form I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1). It is located on the top right-hand side of your form, it has 10 digits and begins with "N00---------"

F-1 visa payment will require Harvard's School Code: BOS214F00162000

J visa payment will require Harvard's Exchange Visitor Program Number: P-1-00124

Paying the $100 SEVIS fee:
Paying by personal check, money order, or foreign draft drawn on a US bank:

You must print your name on the check and the words: "I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee." Mail Form I-901 and fee to:

I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
P.O. Box 970020
St. Louis, MO
63197-0020

You will receive a receipt by mail at the address you give on the Form I-901. Take the receipt with you to your US embassy visa application interview.

By credit card
Follow the on-line instructions at https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml
Print out the payment screen to verify your payment. Take the payment verification print out with you to your visa application interview.

All receipts must be received (by mail) or confirmed (by internet) At Least Three US Government Working Days before your visa application interview.

Citizens of Canada only:
No visa or visa application is required of Canadian citizens. Pay the SEVIS fee (above) and obtain a the receipt. Present the SEVIS fee payment receipt at the US Port of Entry.

Citizens of China or India (or other citizens making visa applications in China or India):
A "Pilot Project" exists for paying the SEVIS fee for visa applications made in China or India. Check the U.S. Consulate website for more information.
The SEVIS fee may be paid at the US Consulate at the time of the visa application.

For additional details on SEVIS and the SEVIS fee, access the SEVIS web site at: http://www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/index.htm To view the web text more clearly click the "text" icon on the top right-hand side of this web page.