How we got here

We were tired of watching students get stuck on a fee.

SEVISmate is an independent payment service operated by Graymont Group USA LLC, registered in the United States. We built it because paying the I-901 SEVIS fee from Africa should not require a U.S. bank account, a Western Union trip, or a prayer. It should just work.

The problem

The U.S. side would like a money order. From Lagos.

The official I-901 system is set up for U.S. payment methods. USD-capable cards, money orders, Western Union Quick Pay, certified checks from a U.S. bank. For most students paying from outside the U.S., that means setup work, paperwork, or simply no option at all.

We pay the fee on your behalf in your local currency, with a card or mobile money you already have. Anywhere in the world. Receipt back in your dashboard. Go back to studying for your visa interview.

SEVISmate team working with international students

Why students choose us.

Built for your situation

Designed for students in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Addis, Joburg. Your local card works. Your mobile money works. Your bank works.

We know the process

Our team handles SEVIS payments every day. We know what the embassy wants. We know how to get the I-901 right the first time.

On your side

Over 6,000 students have used SEVISmate. We have done this thousands of times before. We will do it right for you too.

Ready? Let us sort this for you.

You have enough on your plate before the interview. This one you can tick off today. Three minutes to start.

Pay your SEVIS fee