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International Student & Scholar Services
New Exchange Visitor Maintenance Fee
All new exchange visitors will pay a fee of $200.00 in order to receive a DS2019 from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office for visa processing. This is an administrative fee that supports the services provided by the ISSS Office and SEVIS data reporting requirements. Please be sure to print out a copy of the receipt, attach to Post-Completion/STEM Extension OPT I-20 Request (along with all application materials required) and submit to ISSS office for processing. If you have issues while making your payment, then please email a screenshot or picture of the error message to nelnet@mail.smu.edu and copy isss@smu.edu on the email. Nelnet will respond to your email within 1-2 business days.
OPT-SEVIS Maintenance Fee
OPT SEVIS Maintenance Fee is due to the ISSS office for services rendered during the Post-Completion/STEM Extension OPT period. Please be sure to print out a copy of the receipt, attach to Post-Completion/STEM Extension OPT I-20 Request (along with all application materials required) and submit to ISSS office for processing. If you have issues while making your payment, then please email a screenshot or picture of the error message to nelnet@mail.smu.edu and copy isss@smu.edu on the email. Nelnet will respond to your email within 1-2 business days.
Prices range from $102.00 to $204.00 (price depends on options selected)