Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is an online system that the US department uses in order to maintain information of students on F-1 Visa. The sevis amount is $350 before the visa interview.
Instructions for Visa Applications
- Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee at least 3 days before the visa interview (or earlier if you are not paying with a credit card)
- Complete the DS-160 visa application.
- Pay the Visa Application fee (MRV)
- Schedule the visa appointment with the Embassy/Consulate.
- To note:- The F-1 visa allows a student to temporarily live in the United States for a definite time period while studying.