I'm wondering if the Sevis fee, which I paid as part of my student visa application process, is refundable. I need to know if I can get that money back in case my visa application is denied or I decide to withdraw my application.
6 answers
Caterina
Fri Dec 27 2024
The SEVIS fee is non-refundable.
noah_doe_writer
Thu Dec 26 2024
Beyond this 12-month window, the applicant will have to pay the SEVIS fee again for a new F-1 visa application.
Silvia
Thu Dec 26 2024
If an applicant's F-1 visa is denied, they still won't receive a refund for the SEVIS fee.
CryptoLordGuard
Thu Dec 26 2024
But there is a special scenario where the fee can be avoided again.
ZenMindful
Thu Dec 26 2024
If an applicant decides to reapply for a new F-1 visa, they may not need to pay the fee once more.