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To: UW-Madison Deans, Directors and Department Chairs Re: Department of Homeland Security SEVIS fee Sept. 1, 2004 Effective Sept. 1, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has mandated the collection of a one-time fee of $100 from certain international students and visiting scholars. The fee is required to cover the ongoing operational costs of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This fee has not been imposed by UW-Madison, nor is the university involved in the collection process. The federal Department of Homeland Security is the managing agency. UW-Madison continues to cover all campus-specific SEVIS costs. The law requires students and Exchange Visitors in F-1, M-1 and J-1 status to make a non-refundable payment either over the Internet or by mail. It applies to all forms issued on or after Sept. 1, 2004, so most students and scholars coming to campus for the fall semester will not yet be affected. Both International Student Services and International Faculty and Staff Services have posted detailed information on their websites to inform students and scholars of these new rules. However, if you, or a student or scholar that you are in contact with, has a specific question, please refer to the contact information below. For international students, visit: For additional information, contact: For additional information, contact:
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