DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OMB No.

1653-0034
Expires 01/31/2019
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
I-901, FEE REMITTANCE FOR CERTAIN F, J AND M NONIMMIGRANTS
INSTRUCTIONS
This form is used to pay the fee to support the F, M, and J nonimmigrant reporting system authorized by Public Law 104-208,
Subtitle D, Section 641. If you are subject to this fee and do not pay it, you will not be issued an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa
or be admitted to the United States. If you are in the United States and apply for a change of status,
you are subject to this fee. If you do not pay it, your application will not be processed.

Fee payment is required if the applicant is:

a. An alien seeking an F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 visa from k. An F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant who has
an embassy or consulate abroad for initial attendance at a previously paid the fee, or whose Form I-20 or
school approved by the Department of Homeland Security DS-2019 initial attendance was issued on or before
(DHS) or for initial participation in an exchange visitor August 31, 2004, and who is applying for a visa to
program designated by the Department of State (DoS). return to the United States as a continuing student or
There is an exception noted below in section j. a continuing participant of an exchange visitor program.
b. An alien who does not need a visa to enter the United l. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant transferring
States as a student or exchange visitor, who will be between approved schools, changing educational
applying for admission at a U.S. port-of-entry to begin levels, or applying for post-completion practical
initial attendance at a DHS-approved school or initial training.
participation in a DoS-designated exchange visitor
m. A J-1 nonimmigrant transferring between programs in
program except as specified in section j below.
the same exchange visitor category where no
c. An alien in the United States seeking a change of status differential fee exists.
to F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3. There are exceptions noted
n. A nonimmigrant applying for a change of classification
below in sections j and n.
from within the United States between F-1 and F-3
d. A nonimmigrant who was initially granted J-1 status as a status or between M-1 and M-3 status.
participant in an exchange visitor program sponsored by the
Federal government, as specified in section j below, and o. An F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant
who is now transferring to another J program in the same requesting/applying for an extension of stay in a single
category that is not sponsored by the Federal government. program.
p. An alien reapplying for a visa from an embassy or
e. A J-1 nonimmigrant who is applying for a change of
consulate abroad after having paid the SEVIS fee for a
category from within the United States. There is an
previous F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 visa that was denied,
exception noted below in section j.
and who is applying again for the same type of program
f. A J-1 nonimmigrant who is applying for a reinstatement within 12 months of the initial denial.
after a substantive violation, or who has been out of
q. An alien reapplying for a visa from an embassy or
program status for longer than 120 days but less than
consulate after having paid the SEVIS fee for a previous
270 days during the course of his or her program. There
J-1 visa that was denied, and who is applying again for
is an exception noted below in section j.
the same type J-1 exchange visitor category within 12
g. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant applying for months of the initial denial, unless there is a fee
reinstatement of student status, who has been out of differential.
student status for a period exceeding the presumptive
r. A nonimmigrant who has applied for a change of status
ineligibility requirement set forth in 8 CFR 214.2(f)(16)
in the United States to an F, M, or J classification, had
(A) or 214.2(m)(16)(A).
the initial application for the change of status denied for
h. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant who has been a reason other than failure to pay the SEVIS fee, and is
absent from the United States for a period exceeding 5 applying for a motion to re-open the case within 12
months, was not working toward completion of months of the original denial.
curriculum in authorized overseas study, and now
wishes to re-enter for a new F or M program of study in Documents needed to fill out this form:
the United States. - F-1, F-3, M-1, and M-3 status only: Form I-20
(Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student
Fee payment not required if applicant is:
Status) issued to you by DHS-approved school you will
i. An F-2, J-2, or M-2 dependent. attend.
j. A J-1 participant in an exchange visitor program - J-1 status only: Form DS-2019 (Certificate of
sponsored by the Federal government. A program Eligibility for Exchange Visitor [J-1] Status) issued to
sponsored by the Federal government is identified by a you by the designated exchange visitor program in
program number of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7. which you will participate.
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Instructions:
This form must be completed in English. B. J-1 status: Do not check the box in subpart A.
Check the box in subpart B that corresponds to
Item Number:
the exchange visitor category found on your Form
1-2. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your DS-2019. (If your sponsor number in section 2 of
Form I-20 or DS-2019. Form DS-2019 begins with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7,
you are exempt from fee payment). Continue on to
3. Enter your street address. Include apartment
item number 18.
number and Post Office (P.O.) Box,
if applicable. 18. Enter total amount. Please send only one check or
money order.
4. Enter your city. Include a province as required.
You may abbreviate (e.g., Toronto, ON). Payment by mail:
5. For U.S. addresses only. If the address is in The only forms of payment that will be accepted are checks
the United States, enter the 2-letter and money orders. No other form of payment will be
abbreviation for the state. If the address is not accepted. Do not mail cash.
a state within the United States, do not fill in
All checks and money orders must be made in U.S. dollars
this section.
and drawn on a bank located in the United States.
6. Enter your country. All checks and money orders must be made payable to the
7. Enter the postal code or zip code. "I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee."
8. List your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format. Checks are accepted subject to collection. A charge of
$30.00 will be imposed if a check for payment of a fee is not
9. Check the appropriate space pertaining to your
honored by the bank on which it is drawn.
gender.
Write the name of the student or exchange visitor and the
10. Enter your city (province) of birth.
SEVIS identification number on the check.
11. Enter your country of birth, as listed on your
Fees must be submitted in the exact amount. Failure to file
Form I-20 or DS-2019.
forms correctly or with the correct payment will result in the
12. Enter email address to receive SEVP official return of this form to you and additional delay in processing.
I-901 correspondence. Fees will not be refunded.
13. Enter your country of citizenship, as listed on Mail the Form I-901 and payment to:
your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
14. F/M status only: Enter the school code found P.O. Box 970020
on your Form I-20. Leave the Program Number St. Louis, MO 63197-0020
blank.
or
J-1 status only: Enter the exchange visitor
program number found on the Form DS-2019 Courier the Form I-901 and payment to:
(e.g.; P-1-00000). If your sponsor number begins I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7, you are exempt from 1005 Convention Plaza
fee payment. Leave the School Code blank. St. Louis, MO 63101
15. Enter the SEVIS Identification Number listed All I-901 payment confirmations must be printed from
on your Form I-20 or DS-2019, beginning with the www.FMJfee.com.
first number after the letter "N".
Payment by Internet:
16. Enter the passport number contained in your
The online Form I-901 is available at: www.FMJfee.com.
passport, if available.
All I-901 payment confirmations must be printed from
17. A. F/M status: Check the box in subpart A www.FMJfee.com.
which indicates that you owe $200.00 and
continue on to item number 18. Do not check
any boxes in subpart B.

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Privacy Statement
Authority and Purpose: Sections 1154, 1184, 1372, and 1258 of Title 8, U.S. Code, authorize ICE to collect this information.
ICE collects your information to facilitate the payment of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program fee for F, M, and J
nonimmigrant's (students, exchange visitors, and their dependents). This fee is mandated by Congress to support the program
office and the automated system that keeps track of students and exchange visitors and ensures that they maintain their status
while in the United States. Furnishing your information is voluntary; however, failure to provide it may result in denial of
admission to the United States.
Routine Uses: Your information may be disclosed to other government agencies, contractors, or financial institutions as may be
necessary to facilitate the payment and accounting of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program fee.

Public Reporting Burden

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is collecting this information as a part of its agency mission under the Department
of Homeland Security. The estimated average time to review the instructions, search existing data sources, gather and
maintain the data needed and completing and reviewing this collection of information is 19 minutes (0.32 hours) per response.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays
a currently valid OMB Control Number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Forms
Management Office, 801 I Street NW, Washington D.C. 20536-5800. Do not mail your completed I-901 to this address.

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 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OMB No. 1653-0034
Expires 01/31/2019
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
I-901, FEE REMITTANCE
FOR CERTAIN F, J AND M NONIMMIGRANTS

TYPE OR PRINT IN BLUE OR BLACK INK

1. Surname/Primary Name (Last Name):

2. Given Name (First and Middle Name):

3. Street Address /P.O. Box: Apartment Number:

No. 2 Street Address /P.O. Box:

4. City (Province): 5. State (U.S. Address Only): 6. Country:

7. Zip Code/Postal Code: 8. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): 9. Gender (Check one):

Male: Female:
10. City (Province) of Birth:

11. Country of Birth: 12. Email Address:

13. Country of Citizenship:

14. School Code (I-20) (F/M nonimmigrant only): Program Number (DS-2019) (J-1 nonimmigrant only):
OR
214F
15. SEVIS Identification Number: 16. Passport Number:
N
17. Amount to be paid:
A. F/M only: ($200)
B. J-1 only: Indicate your Exchange Visitor Category (Check only one of the following boxes)
Student ($180) Research Scholar ($180)
Trainee ($180) Short-term scholar ($180)
Teacher ($180) Specialist ($180)
Professor ($180) Intern ($180)
Alien Physician ($180) Camp Counselor ($35)
Government Visitor ($180) Summer Work/Travel ($35)
AuPair ($35)
18. Total amount $ .

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