Several Nigerians go through SEVIS to secure their academic pursuit abroad. However, many find it challenging to pay for the system in Nigeria. If you fall in this category, then we are here to help you. In this article, we would be discussing how to pay for SEVIS in Nigeria.
But before we look at the payment methods, let’s see what SEVIS entails.
What is SEVIS?
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System( SEVIS) is a system designed to assist international students who desire to study in the US. Founded in 2004, SEVIS is operated by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). If you desire to study in the US, then it is mandatory to pay the SEVIS fee. Note that this does not cover your visa expenses but it is meant to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
Once you make payment, you have to get a receipt which serves as proof of payment before going for your visa interview. This receipt is not just useful for your visa interview, you would have to present it at some point in your journey to the US.
How to Pay for SEVIS in Nigeria
- Online Payment
This is arguably the most reliable method to pay for SEVIS in Nigeria. One good thing about paying the fee online is that you would be able to print a temporary receipt once payment is made. The following steps would help you with this process:
- Visit FMJFee.com and fill out Form I-901.
- Submit the form and make payment with your debit card.
- Print the temporary receipt.
- Western Union
The Western Union enables you to pay the SEVIS fee easily. With this method, you can pay the fee and also transmit Form I-901. The following steps would assist you in this process:
- Visit the nearest Western Union agent to you and pay the fee.
- Fill out the Blue form completely.
- Keep the receipt of the transaction safely. It would serve as proof of payment till you get a permanent one. To get the official receipt, visit FMJFee.com three business days after you paid the fee. You would observe confirmation of payment on the site, so print the page.
You can pay the SEVIS fee via mail. The following steps would be of assistance to you through the whole process:
- Firstly, fill out Form I-901.
- Arrange a cheque or money order. Bear in mind that this money order must be in US dollars and should be drawn from a US-based commercial bank. Cross-check your details and ensure the money order or check has your name, and SEVIS ID number written boldly on it.
- With your form, pay the fee via mail to Courier/Express mail:
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
1005 Convention Plaza
St.Loius, MO 63101
Regular mail
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
P.O Box 970020
St. Louis, MO 63197-0020
Conclusion
If you are wondering how to go about the payment for SEVIS in Nigeria, we hope we have helped you with the information provided in this article. Remember to print the temporary receipt depending on the payment method you choose. An official receipt would be sent by airmail to the address you provided in your Form I-901.
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