Consular Messages

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR F, M AND J VISA APPLICANTS:  

CHANGES IN SEVIS FEES

To improve the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), visa fees have been increase for F, M and most J applicants.  Starting October 27, 2008, the following changes will take place: 

1.  SEVIS fees for student visas (F and M) will increase from $100 to $200. 

2.  SEVIS fees for most exchange visitor visas (J) will increase from $100 to $180.  The $35 fee for Au Pairs, Camp Counselors, and Summer Work/Travel exchange visitor visa will not change.  Furthermore, Government-sponsored exchange visitors will continue to be exempt from the fee 

F, M and J applicants who have paid their SEVIS fee before October 27, 2008, do not need to pay the higher amount, even if they have not traveled or applied for a visa by that date.  For more information on the subject, please go to:

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/sevp_factsheet.pdf