In order to track international students in the United States, students are required to pay the SEVIS fee, which supports the Student and Exchange Visitor Informatiorummy time updaten System. S. Prior to setting up a visa interview, this fee must be paid. The DS-160 form, the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, which asks for personal information, travel itinerary, & specifics about the planned course of study, can then be filled out by students. The interview & processing times for visas are scheduled.