ICE Extends I-901 Fee Form for F, J, M Visa Holders Unchanged
Published Date: 6/2/2025
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If you're an F, J, or M visa holder, you need to keep paying the I-901 fee to stay on track with your visa rules. Good news: the government is extending the current form and fee process without any changes, so no surprises or extra costs. This extension keeps everything running smoothly while they get official approval from the budget office.
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I-901 Fee Requirement Continues
If you are an F, J, or M visa holder, you must continue paying the I-901 fee to follow your visa rules. The Department of Homeland Security is extending the currently approved Form I-901 and the fee remittance process without any changes while it submits the collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
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