Date: July 31, 2008
To: UCR Faculty, Other Academics, and Staff
From: Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Wartella
Re: International Scholar Center
In response to recommendations made by the faculty senate, the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs created the International Scholar Center in 2006 to provide professional immigration services to the UCR Community. Additionally, a Joint Senate and Administration Taskforce on Campus Visa policy recommended establishment of new campus immigration policy and the provision of expanded campus services. This recommendation also included establishing a fee for service model similar to those already in place at the majority of the UC Campuses.
In an effort to provide the UCR community expanded and improved immigration services for UCR staff and faculty, the International Scholar Center will begin providing immigration services for a fee effective August 1, 2008. All applications received by the International Scholar Center on or after that date will be assessed a fee according to the attached schedule. The fee for service schedule is accompanied by the UCR Immigration Policy which provides for expanded services and various options for fee payments. Additionally, to better serve the UCR community, the International Scholar Center will provide a web-based credit card payment site to enable payment options for immigration services and filing fees.
In addition, to better support the academic recruitment process, effective July 1, 2008, the International Scholar Center was moved from Student Affairs to Academic Personnel, within the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Organization. I would like to thank Vice Chancellor Sandoval and his team for all of the work in the development process of this new important service.
To help reduce the burdens of these new fees, the Campus has allocated General Funds to support this new service. These fees levels will be assessed on a continuing basis to determine whether or not favorable adjustments may be made as indicated by actual caseload and operating expenses.
These important services will allow for more efficient recruitment and retention of international faculty, other academics and staff who enrich the UCR teaching, research, and public service mission.
(Attachments): (1) Guidance from the Office Research on Budgeting and Allocating ISC Fees
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Current USCIS Filing Fees |
USCIS Fraud Fee ( Only department/unit can pay) |
Scholar SEVIS Fees ( Paid by Scholar) |
Attorney Fee |
Recruitment Expenses |
Shipping Expense |
Subtotal Costs |
ISC Fees |
Total Fees |
H1B(Nonimmigrant) |
$320 |
$500 |
N/A |
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$40 |
$860 |
$1,600 |
$2,460 |
H1B(Nonimmigrant) Premium Processing |
$1,320 |
$500 |
N/A |
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$40 |
$1,860 |
$1,600 |
$3,460 |
H1B Extension |
$320 |
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N/A |
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$40 |
$360 |
$800 |
$1,160 |
F1/OPT to J-1 |
$300 |
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$100 |
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$40 |
$440 |
$1,500 |
$1,940 |
J-1 Visas per One Year |
$0 |
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$100 |
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$40 |
$140 |
$500 |
$640 |
LPR (Permanent Resid.) Special Handling |
$1,485 |
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$6,000 |
$1,000 |
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$8,485 |
$400 |
$8,885 |
LPR EB1/ EB2 |
$1,485 |
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$6,000 |
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$7,485 |
$200 |
$7,685 |
Dependent Forms |
$300 |
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$300 |
$150 |
$450 |
J Waiver ( Dept. of State Fee) |
$215 |
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$215 |
$500 |
$715 |
I-765 EAD |
$340 |
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$340 |
$150 |
$490 |
O Visa |
$320 |
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$320 |
$1,000 |
$1,320 |
TN Visa |
$320 |
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$320 |
$400 |
$720 |
TN Extension |
$320 |
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$320 |
$100 |
$420 |
E-3 Visa |
$320 |
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$320 |
$400 |
$720 |
F1/OPT to J-1 is the change of status from the student-based optional practical training status to J-1 research scholar while in the US |
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SEVIS refers the the US Department of State data system used to track scholar and students on cultural and academic exchange programs |
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USCIS refers to the United States Customs and Immigration Services |
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EB1/EB2 refers to the Extraordinary and Exceptional Ability immigrant visa categories |
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