AUBURN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

US DHS SEVIS FEE INFORMATION PAGE (updated 9/01/2004)

NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN AUBURN UNIVERSITY FEE.

IT IS A MANDATORY US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEE PAYABLE TO THE US DHS. 

AU will make every effort to update this information as it becomes available.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SEVIS FEE:
Email the AU Office of International Education at INTLEDU@auburn.edu and in the SUBJECT Line indicate SEVIS FEE QUESTION

WHAT A STUDENT OR EXCHANGE VISITOR CAN EXPECT UPON ARRIVAL AT A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY FACT SHEET

• http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/factsheets/POEFactSheetUpdate_063004.htm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REVIEW TH FOLLOWING FACT SHEETS

New Regulation: Effective September 1, 2004, all international students and scholars will need to pay a US Department of Homeland Security a $100 SEVIS fee for the following processes:

FACT SHEET ON THE SEVIS FEE:

http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/factsheets/SEVISFactSheet.htm 

·    Prior to applying for a visa abroad (requires initial I-20 or DS-2019)

·    Prior to applying for a change of status to F or J (requires COS I-20/DS-2019)

·    Prior to reentering the US after a 5 month absence outside the US (requires initial attendance I-20)

·    Prior to applying for reinstatement under certain circumstances

NOTE: This fee is NOT an AU fee and must be paid electronically or by mail to DHS. 

• US DEPARTMENT OF STATE CABLE TO EMBASSIES ON THE SEVIS FEE (7/04/2004, received 7/28/04)

• AIEA UPDATE ON SEVIS FEE - (7/24/2004)

FROM NAFSA: Association of International Educators (these may NOT be updated on a regular basis):

• SEVIS Fee Q & A
• New SEVIS Fee Requirement: F-1 Students
• Preparing For Your F-1 Visa Interview
• New SEVIS Fee Requirement: J-1 Students
• New SEVIS Fee Requirement: IEP Students
• SEVIS Fee Payments for IEP Students Undergoing Change of Status or Reinstatement
• New SEVIS Fee Requirement: Faculty & Staff

Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 126 / Thursday, July 1, 2004 / Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
8 CFR Parts 103, 214, and 299 [ICE No. 2297–03] RIN 1653–AA23

Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M
Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104–208; SEVIS
AGENCY: Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS. ACTION: Final rule.