l. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant transferring
between approved schools, changing educational
levels, or applying for post-completion practical
training.
a. An alien seeking an F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 visa from
an embassy or consulate abroad for initial attendance at a
school approved by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) or for initial participation in an exchange visitor
program designated by the Department of State (DoS).
There is an exception noted below in section j.
k. An F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant who has
previously paid the fee, or whose Form I-20 or
DS-2019 initial attendance was issued on or before
August 31, 2004 and who is applying for a visa to
return to the United States as a continuing student or
a continuing participant of an exchange visitor program.
Fee payment is required if the applicant is:
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.
(Expires 09/30/2011)
I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J and M Nonimmigrants
OMB No. 1653-0034
Department of Homeland Security
U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
b. An alien who does not need a visa to enter the United
States as a student or exchange visitor, who will be
applying for admission at a U.S. port-of-entry to begin
initial attendance at a DHS-approved school or initial
participation in a DoS-designated exchange visitor
program except as specified in section j below.
m. A J-1 nonimmigrant transferring between programs in
the same exchange visitor category where no
differential fee exists.
d. A nonimmigrant who was initially granted J-1 status as a
participant in an exchange visitor program sponsored by the
Federal government, as specified in section j below, and
who is now transferring to another J program in the same
category that is not sponsored by the Federal government.
n. A nonimmigrant applying for a change of classification
from within the United States between F-1 and F-3
status or between M-1 and M-3 status.
c. An alien in the United States seeking a change of status
to F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3. There are exceptions noted
below in sections j and n.
o. An F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant
requesting/applying for an extension of stay in a single
program.
e. A J-1 nonimmigrant who is applying for a change of
category from within the United States. There is an
exception noted below in section j.
p. An alien reapplying for a visa from an embassy or
consulate abroad after having paid the SEVIS fee for a
previous F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 visa that was denied,
and who is applying again for the same type of program
within 12 months of the initial denial.
f. A J-1 nonimmigrant who is applying for a reinstatement
after a substantive violation, or who has been out of
program status for longer than 120 days but less than
270 days during the course of his or her program. There
is an exception noted below in section j.
q. An alien reapplying for a visa from an embassy or
consulate after having paid the SEVIS fee for a previous
J-1 visa that was denied, and who is applying again for
the same type J-1 exchange visitor category within 12
months of the initial denial, unless there is a fee
differential.
g. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant applying for
reinstatement of student status, who has been out of
student status for a period exceeding the presumptive
ineligibility requirement set forth in 8 CFR 214.2(f)(16)(A)
or 214.2(m)(16)(A).
r. A nonimmigrant who has applied for a change of status
in the United States to an F, M, or J classification, had
the initial application for the change of status denied for
a reason other than failure to pay the SEVIS fee, and is
applying for a motion to re-open the case within 12
months of the original denial.
h. An F-1, F-3, M-1, or M-3 nonimmigrant who has been
absent from the United States for a period exceeding 5
months, was not working towards completion of
curriculum in authorized overseas study, and now
wishes to re-enter for a new F or M program of study in
the United States.
Documents needed to fill out this form:
- F-1, F-3, M-1, and M-3 status only: Form I-20
(Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student
Status) issued to you by DHS-approved school you will
attend.
Fee payment not required if applicant is:
- J-1 status only: Form DS-2019 (Certificate of
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor [J-1] Status) issued to
you by the designated exchange visitor program in
which you will participate.
i. An F-2, J-2, or M-2 dependent.
j. A J-1 participant in an exchange visitor program
sponsored by the Federal government. A program
sponsored by the Federal government is identified by a
program number of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7.