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5 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) SEVIS is an internet‐based system that maintains accurate and current information on nonimmigrant students and their dependents throughout that student's stay in the United States. F‐1 student applicants must have a SEVIS‐generated I‐20 issued by an educational institution approved by the Department of Homeland Security, which they submit when they are applying for their student visa. The consular officer will need to verify your I‐20 record electronically through the SEVIS system in order to process your student visa application. The seminary will be required to provide the following information through SEVIS: Your name Date and place of birth Country of citizenship Address Budget and funding sources Status (enrolled, not enrolled) Program of study Start date of your program of study Practical training Termination date and reason You will learn more about SEVIS at the international student orientation upon arrival at Denver Seminary. It is important to keep in mind that once you begin your degree program you must be committed to following all of the rules related to your status. Any violations of status will be reported to the United States government. By doing what is required of your status, you should have no problems during your stay in the U.S. SEVIS Fee Before applying for an F‐1 visa, you will be required to pay the SEVIS fee to the United States Department of Homeland Security. The fee for F‐1 students is $350. Spouses and dependent children (F‐2) are not required to pay the SEVIS fee. Individuals from countries that do not require a visa (i.e., Canada) will be required to pay the fee before entering the United States Who must pay the fee? You will be required to pay the fee if: You are seeking an F‐1 visa from a United States embassy or consulate for initial attendance at Denver Seminary. The fee must be paid before applying for the visa. You will enter the U.S. with F‐1 status but are not required to have a visa. The fee must be paid before you apply for admission to the U.S. You are applying for a change of status to F‐1. In most cases, the fee must be paid before you submit your change of status application The fee is not required: For F‐2 dependents If your nonimmigrant status is F‐1 and you are transferring to another school, program, or program category