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2023-2024 OIA Visa Recharge Fees

Expense Type Fee Amount Notes
J-1 Visas
J-1 Initial Service Fee $650 Per scholar. Must be paid by recharge.
J-1 Visa Transfer Fee $650 Per scholar. Must be paid by recharge.
J-1 Extension Service Fee $650 Per scholar. Must be paid by recharge.
J-2 Initial Service Fee $550 Fee for dependents (J-2). Can be paid by J-1 scholar.
J-2 Visa Extension Fee $550 Fee for dependents (J-2). Can be paid by J-1 scholar.
General Expedite Service Fee $350 Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website
Document Re-issue $350 Fee will be waived if re-issue is caused by changes originated by OIA processes or the changes needed were unforeseeable or unpreventable with proper and timely planning
H Visas
H-1B Visa Initial Service Fee $750 Must be paid by UC Merced
H 1-B Extension Service Fee $750 Must be paid by UC Merced
H-4 Initial Service Fee $550 Can be paid by the H-1B scholar
H-4 Extension Service Fee $550 Can be paid by the H-1B scholar
General Expedite Service Fee $350 Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website
Permanent Residency (PR)
PR Initial Service Fee $750 Must be paid by UC Merced
General Expedite Service Fee $350 Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website
Student Visas
F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 $0 Traditionally admitted, degree seeking students and UCEAP reciprocity students.
F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 $125 Summer Session
Other Non-Immigrant Visas
E3 (Australia) $550 UC Merced Sponsored
O-1 Initial Service Fee $750

UC Merced Sponsored

O-1 Extension Service Fee $750 UC Merced Sponsored
TN $225 UC Merced Sponsored
General Expedite Service Fee $350 Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website

* ** please note that J-2, H-4 and expedite fees are typically not allowable expenses under contracts and grants. Please consult with your grants manager prior to completing a recharge.