Dependent family members are not required to pay the fee. Once the SEVIS fee has been paid, you will apply for a U.S. visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside of the U.S. The only exception is for ...

The visa stamp is a travel document issued by U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and placed ... Once the information and fee are processed, SEVIS will be updated with the fee payment information.