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What is the H-1B Process?

For complete information regarding H-1B is available via International Students & Scholars at https://iss.ucmerced.edu/ucm-departments/h-1b  

H-1B Visa Fees Overview

All requests to pay H-1B visa fees to the US Department of Homeland Security must be approved by the Office of International Affairs (OIA). Information regarding the process and the various fees charged can be found on the OIA website.

Documentation Requirements:

  • A completed and approved Payment Request form. The Oracle Supplier Number is 11230Payment Request form should include the following payment instructions.
  • FedEx Delivery Option – select Yes
  • Delivery Type: Campus (2 business days) or Campus (3 business days). All checks are required to be delivered to Campus Cashiering.
  • Select Yes or No if the payment request requires separate check payments
  • Email approval from the Office of International Affairs that includes the payee's name and the amount to be paid must be attached to the payment request form.

How to Request Payment for H-1B Visa Fees

Before You Begin

☐ Obtain approval for the amount to be paid to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from the Office of International Affairs (Becky Mirza, Associate Director for International Student and Scholars).

Step 1: Complete the Payment Request Form

The completed UC Merced Payment Request Form should include the following details:

  • Oracle Supplier Number & Name (e.g., 11230- U.S. Department of Homeland Security).
  • Chart of Accounts (COA): List all 10 segment values.
  • Approval Required: Fiscal Approver of the HR Unit, or Research Administrator (RA) if COA includes a PPM Project.
  • Separate Check Payments: Indicate Yes or No if the request requires separate checks.

All checks are required to be delivered to Campus Cashiering so that additional mailing insturctions can be included with the check. 

Step 2: Submit a Non-PO Payment Request via ServiceNow with required documentation.

☐ Attach approval email from the Office of International Affairs. Documentation must include the payee’s name and the amount to be paid.