| Expense Type | Fee Amount | Notes |
| J-1 Visas | ||
| J-1 Initial Service Fee | $680 | Per scholar. Must be paid by recharge. |
| J-1 Visa Transfer Fee | $680 | Per scholar. Must be paid by recharge. |
| J-1 Extension Service Fee | $680 | 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 | $370 | Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website |
| Document Re-issue | $370 | 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 | $790 | Must be paid by UC Merced |
| H 1-B Extension Service Fee | $790 | 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 | $370 | Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines posted on the ISS Website |
| Permanent Residency (PR) | ||
| PR Initial Service Fee | $790 | Must be paid by UC Merced |
| General Expedite Service Fee | $370 | 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 | $790 |
UC Merced Sponsored |
| O-1 Extension Service Fee | $790 | UC Merced Sponsored |
| TN | $240 | UC Merced Sponsored |
| General Expedite Service Fee | $370 | 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.
