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Fee Receipt

The receipt that proves a required visa fee has been paid

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

What it shows

A fee receipt is the proof that a fee a visa route requires has been paid. For a US F-1 student visa, the SEVIS I-901 fee receipt is printed from fmjfee.com and shows your SEVIS ID, name, date of birth and the amount paid. A visa application fee receipt shows the fee paid for the visa itself where it is paid before the interview.

Strong vs. weak

Strong

Printed from the official payment site, showing name, date of birth and amount paid
Shows the SEVIS ID, and it matches the Form I-20
Paid early enough to be verified before the interview

Weak

No proof of payment at the interview
A SEVIS ID that differs from the I-20's
A receipt for a different person or school

How to prepare it

Use the SEVIS ID and school code printed on the Form I-20 when you pay
Allow at least three business days for the SEVIS payment to be verified
Print the receipt and keep it with the I-20 and the DS-160 confirmation
For the visa application fee, check the fee page for your embassy

Common mistake

Going to the interview without proof that the SEVIS I-901 fee is paid. A visa is refused without it.

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