Orientation: Visa Reminders

An I-901 fee for F-1 students of $200 and J-1 students of $180 has been charged by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The fee must be paid before your visa interview. Please read all immigration documents carefully. By signing your copy of the form I-20 or DS-2019 and accepting your U.S. visa, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Due to more security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are checking the status of F-1 and J-1 non-immigrants in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System before admission at port of entry. As a result, many students and exchange visitors have reported being referred to secondary inspection, where their SEVIS record was reviewed. F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors entering the United States should plan to spend 2-3 hours in the secondary inspection and should allow more time for flight connections.

Please note that international students may see delays at U.S. ports of entry.