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Fees
Fees associated with inviting an J-1 Exchange Visitor to UC Merced
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Initial J-1 |
$680 | Per scholar (must be paid by recharge) |
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Extension J-1 |
$680 | Per scholar (must be paid by recharge) |
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Initial J-2 Spouse |
$550 | Fee for J-2 dependent spouse. There is no fee associated with J-2 children. |
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Extension J-2 Spouse |
$550 | Per scholar (must be paid by Scholar directly to OIA) |
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Transfer-In J-1 |
$680 | Per scholar (must be paid by recharge fee, school can request scholar to reimburse) |
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Expedite Fee |
$370 | Per scholar; applies when complete request is received under OIA suggested timelines above |
| $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. |
