What International Students Need to Know about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
After international students receive their Form I-20 or DS-2019 from UNO, they must file Form I-901 with the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) ahead of applying for a visa.
SEVIS is a database managed by the U.S. federal government that stores current information on all:
- Non-immigrant students (F-1 and M-1 Visas)
- Exchange visitors (J-1 Visa) and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2 Visas)
International students who intend to apply for the above-listed visas must fill out and send the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the associated fee.
Learn more about the U.S. Immigration System requirements.
Filling Out SEVIS Form I-901
To fill out the required SEVIS Form I-901, you will need:
1. Form I-20 or DS-2019 information, including:
- Your SEVIS number.
- Form I-20: School Code for UNO is "OMA 214F 00183000"
- Form DS-2019: Program Number is "P-1-04037"
2. The address where the payment receipt should be sent. The address cannot be a post office box (P.O. Box) when using a courier service. It must be a physical address.
3. Your passport number.
Paying the SEVIS Fee and Submitting the I-901 Form
Online
Incoming admitted students can electronically complete Form I-901 and pay the fee with a major credit card at the SEVIS website.
By Mail
When you finish the form, download a copy.
Print and send the completed form, along with a check or international money order in U.S. dollars (from a United States bank), to:
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
P.O. Box 970020
St. Louis, MO 63197-0020
Make checks payable to: I-901 student/exchange visitor processing fee
By Courier Service
Send the Form I-901 and payment to:
I-901 Student/Exchange Visitor Processing Fee
1005 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
For questions and more information, visit the SEVIS I-901 FAQ page.