What is the next step after receiving my I20 or DS2019 document?
Once you have received your I20 or DS2019, the next step is to pay a mandatory U.S. government SEVIS Fee. This fee can be paid online at Form I901, unless your country does not permit online payment. In such cases, alternative payment options are provided on the SEVIS fee website. It is important to print out the receipt immediately after paying online, as a SEVIS fee receipt is required to apply for a student visa and when Canadians cross the U.S. border. Please note that F2 and J2 dependents are not required to pay the fee.