Changes to our Office Entrance:
Our main entrance (KL-101) is no longer located in the KL interior hallway. Our new entrance is now the KL-101 external door, located immediately next to the CARE Office and near Social Justice Plaza:
International Students and Scholars (ISS) is within the Office of International Affairs (OIA) located in the Kolligian Library, Room 101.
Spring 2025 semester Office Hours are below:
Monday-Thursday:
ISS staff are on a hybrid work schedule; on-campus three days per week and remote two days. You can reach an advisor by email or cell phone as noted below:
Rico Johnson, International Scholar Visa Specialist (J-1/J-2 Scholars): Email: rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu Phone: (209) 355-1018 (On-campus Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays)
Becky Mirza, Assistant Director for International Students and Scholars/Employment-Based Visas (H, O, E-3, TN, Permanent Residency): Email: bmirza@ucmerced.edu Phone: (209) 355-0913 (On-campus Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
Vacant (Refer to Becky or Rico above), International Student Visa Specialist (F-1/F-2/J-1/J-2 Students)
6/12/2023 - Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change to F, M or J Nonimmigrant Status
12/9/2020 - DHS Fraud Advisory – Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students
5/29/2020 - Presidential Proclamation - Suspension of Entry of Certain Students and Researchers
