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The fee needs to be paid only for the principal (the F-1, J-1, or M-1). Dependents (F-2, J-2, and M-2) do not need to pay the fee. Also, the fee needs to be paid only once per initial SEVIS record, and in particular, does not need to be paid again if applying for a new visa on the same status.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/fmjfee|title = SEVIS Fee|publisher = [[University of Chicago]] Office of International Affairs|accessdate = January 29, 2017}}</ref> It is distinct from the visa fees, which need to be paid for each visa application.
=== Fee for schools seeking SEVP certification ===
Below is the list of fees for schools seeking SEVP certification (through Form I-17) or re-certification, as of January 2017.<ref name=sevis-fee/>
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! Category !! Fee in current USD !! Notes
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| Petition for initial SEVP certification || 1700 || Previously only $230.
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| Site visit || 655 per campus || Previously $350 per campus.
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| Petition for change of ownership for already certified institution || 1700 || Previously only $230.
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| Site visit for addition of campus for already certified institution || 655 per campus || Previously $350 per campus.
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| Re-certification || 0 ||
|}
==See also==
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