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Nahum777:
These people are really making money from international students.

That was my conclusion also, well it's not their fault Ooooooo... We contribute to making their economy great.

Here goes the mail I received today:

Adjusted, New Fees for International Students, Exchange Visitors and SEVP‑certified Schools
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust fees charged by SEVP to international students, exchange visitors and SEVP-certified schools.

SEVP is funded entirely by fees charged to international students and SEVP-certified schools. Although the program’s fees have not changed since 2008, operating costs have increased because of inflation, expanded program operations and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) enhancements.

If the program continues to operate at current fee levels, SEVP anticipates it will experience an average annual shortfall of $68.9 million beginning in 2019. The proposed fees help eliminate this risk and allow SEVP to continue to achieve its priorities—enhancing national security and preventing immigration fraud.

To read the complete fee rule, which is available for public comment until Sept. 17, 2018, visit the Federal Register.

Read the Rule

Fee Adjustments

DHS proposes an increase in the:

SEVP school certification petition fee for initial certification from $1,700 to $3,000.
I-901 SEVIS Fee for F and M international students from $200 to $350.
I-901 SEVIS Fee for most J exchange visitors from $180 to $220.
DHS will maintain the $35 I-901 SEVIS Fee for J exchange visitors in the au pair, camp counselor, and summer work or travel program participant categories.

New Fees

DHS proposes introducing a:

$1,250 fee for SEVP-certified schools filing a petition for recertification.
$675 fee when schools file the Form I-290B, “Notice of Appeal or Motion.”
DHS will maintain the $655 fee for an initial school site visit but proposes also applying this fee when an SEVP-certified school changes its physical location or adds a new physical location to its Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student.”

Program Priorities and Fee Analysis

The proposed fee adjustments included in this rule would provide additional funding for three SEVP-identified key program priorities: SEVIS modernization efforts, increased SEVP adjudication personnel and additional investigatory support.

SEVP is required to review its fee structure every two years. By tracing the cost of program activities, SEVP forecasted fee payments to determine an appropriate amount for each fee proposed in the rule.

For more information about the fees, read the full proposed fee rule on the Federal Register.

sam4jesuseva:
Please how do I pay for sevis fee? Though I am still expecting the shipment of form I-20. I want to do everything quickly since class starts August 20th. Please your response is highly appreciated

Adjusted, New Fees for International Students, Exchange Visitors and SEVP‑certified Schools.
Fee Adjustments

DHS proposes an increase in the:

SEVP school certification petition fee for initial certification from $1,700 to $3,000.
I-901 SEVIS Fee for F and M international students from $200 to $350.
I-901 SEVIS Fee for most J exchange visitors from $180 to $220.
DHS will maintain the $35 I-901 SEVIS Fee for J exchange visitors in the au pair, camp counselor, and summer work or travel program participant categories.

Am also in the same issue, May 8 till now available date.
Let's exchange mails or on whats app.

makaba10:
I was denied F1 Visa May 21, 2018 and I have still not been able to book another appointment as I always see "No appointments available", anyone with similar case?

LagosismyHome:
Quota is some thing different

There is a "rumor" because I don't know if it confirmed.

For F1 who have been recently denied / refused visa , when you try to reschedule it blocks you and say no appointment is available. So technically not allowing anyone who has been refused to apply within 6 months

I have this experience also... since May8 2018, v not bn able to reschedule my F1 appointment but others can.

V called the customer care several times... they only say I should keep checking n that appointments date are made available by the Consular... Am tayad sef

LagosismyHome:
is this for first degree or masters

Pls do check your msg.

Thanks

Chidon360:
Maybe my case is different, I was denied my F1 visa on 19th June & I reaaply on 21st June and got appointment on 31st of July.

@chidon360
I need to communicate with u, pls.

LagosismyHome:
Don't give up.... I would go back

@Lagosismyhome, Pls I need to contact you.

I have issues on rescheduling my F1 appointment... it saying no available dates for me on my dashboard and I v called the customer care lines repeatedly.
odubunmiolutosin@gmail.com , Pls I need to communicate with you.

Thanks,
Oluwatosin.

Chidon360:
Maybe my case is different, I was denied my F1 visa on 19th June & I reaaply on 21st June and got appointment on 31st of July.

Chidon360

Pls, lemme v your cell phone number my mail is odubunmiolutosin@gmail.com, we should exchange mails pls...

I don't know why mine is like this ooooo n c called the customer care lines repeatedly.

V bn experiencing this since May.

Pls, let's communicate.
Thanks.

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LagosismyHome:
Quota is some thing different

There is a "rumor" because I don't know if it confirmed.

For F1 who have been recently denied / refused visa , when you try to reschedule it blocks you and say no appointment is available. So technically not allowing anyone who has been refused to apply within 6 months

Please I have the same issue of not getting rescheduled appointment dates, even today 30-06-2018 that was made known on the US embassy Nigeria Facebook page that only student visas will be able to make appointments. It's not available ooooo yet... I don't know what's going on.
I have called the customer care lines, only got response that availability is only at the discretion of the Consular.
My dashboard is not displaying any calendar. I have filled a new DS160 form n location now is Lagos.
I don't know if I am the only one having this issue.