Case Study: SEVIS

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Case Study: SEVIS

Written by Ernest EmekaPublished on March 4th, 2025

Processing Fast SEVIS Fee Payments in Local Currency

Pay4Me has been processing the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), also known as the I-901 Fee payments for international students, scholars, and exchange visitors seeking F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas to the United States and Canada. The I-901 SEVIS Fee funds the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and SEVIS.

The SEVIS Fee is a fully automated online internet-based program that tracks exchange visitors and international students. SEVIS is used by the US Department of State, all US foreign-base embassies, the US Department of Homeland Security, immigration and customs enforcement, the US Department of Immigration, and all approved and certified universities. As a result, these people's immigration is adequately maintained throughout their stay in the US.

SEVIS Payment Roadblocks to International Students & Scholars

In most West African countries like Nigeria and Ghana, international students travelling to Canada and the United States to study often struggle to make this payment. Many students rely on the traditional banking system or use loved ones or friends in the US or Canada to make this payment on their behalf. However, these students often miss visa deadlines or suffer from currency rate fluctuation due to delayed transactions and, at worst, fraud.

The Challenges:

  • Delays and Complexity: Cumbersome paperwork, long queues, and slow transaction processing can lead to deadlines.
  • Limited Payment Access: Due to regional banking constraints, many students lack international credit cards or bank accounts compatible with US transactions.
  • High Costs: Traditional banking methods can impose steep fees and fluctuating exchange rates, straining students’ finances.
  • Uncertainty: Failed payments or unclear statuses can add unnecessary stress to the processes.

Processing Seamless SEVIS Payment in Minutes Experience

Pay4Me tackles these challenges by offering international students a simple cross-border payment app with a tailored, student-centric solution. By leveraging payment partnerships with trusted SEVIS fee payment networks and allowing payments in local currencies, SEVIS fee payments have become affordable, quick, secure, and seamless from the comfort of your home.

Benefits of Using Pay4Me:

  1. Transactions are fast and protected with top-tier encryption.
  2. Competitive FX rates maximize students’ money.
  3. No hidden fees
  4. Track payments instantly from start to finish.
  5. Payment in local currency
  6. Affordability
  7. A 24/7 team stands ready to assist.

How Pay4Me Works

  • Log in to the App or Website.
  • Select Payment Type (SEVIS, Tuition).
  • Complete the Payment in Local Currency.
  • Receive instant SEVIS fee payment receipt
  • Pay4Me Processes and Sends Funds to SEVIS within 1-5 days.

Don't think twice before using this app. Best app for international payments such as tuition, visa, and SEVIS fees. Processing is done swiftly and efficiently without any issues. Customer Service is also top-notch. I will certainly recommend it to my friends and family. Kudos for the good work!!! And I hope it keeps getting better."

Lambert  (International Student)

Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Pay4Me is a leading cross-border payment platform designed to help international students pay for educational expenses abroad effortlessly. Whether SEVIS fees, tuition, WES evaluations, application fees, or other critical payments, Pay4Me simplifies the process with speed, reliability, and transparency. We aim to remove financial barriers and empower students to achieve their global education dreams without stress. Funds are converted and sent directly to universities and relevant payment authorities in record time, with no queues, delays, or stress.

Pay your SEVIS Payment Now

Are you interested in simplifying your cross-border payments in minutes? Click on https://pay4me.app/ to learn how we are transforming the journey to global education.

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