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The fee must be paid at least 3 business days prior to applying for your visa, or when applying for admission at a U.S. port-of-entry for those exempt from the visa requirement (e.g. Canadian students). Students who are exempted from visa requirements should keep a copy of the SEVIS fee receipt to present at the port-of-entry with their Form I-20.