Overview
Host departments play an important role in the successful integration of international scholars into the UC Davis community. Before inviting an international scholar to UC Davis, review the typical visa classifications that one encounters in an academic setting.
Important Factors to Keep in Mind
- The purpose behind each visa classification;
- The term length associated with each classification;
- The associated funding requirements (source and amount);
- The UC Davis internal policies regarding which visa classifications are eligible to support which UC Davis job title; and
- The payment source and method requirements established by UC Davis for various job titles.
SISS also works closely with International House Davis to address the needs of international scholars and their families while they are at UC Davis.
SISS Database: iGlobal
Most immigration requests must be completed by department contacts in our database, iGlobal for submission to SISS. For iGlobal training and access authorization, please contact our SISS data team at sissdata@ucdavis.edu.
SISS Recharge Rates
Please review the Current Recharge Rates for International Scholar Visas before the transfer of any funds. It is university policy that SISS recharge fees (with the exception of the J-1 visa category) cannot be paid by the international scholar and must be paid by the department. If you have questions, please contact SISS.
SISS and USCIS Fees
| Scholar Visa Class | SISS Fee (current) | USCIS Fee |
|---|---|---|
| J-1 New and Extension | $727 | N/A |
| TN New, if change of status with USCIS in the United States No charge if new TN status is obtained via United States entry | $727 | $460 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $510 |
| TN Extension | $727 | $460 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $510 |
| H-1B New | $2,973 | $460 Filing Fee $500 Anti-Fraud Fee |
| H-1B Change of Employer | $2,973 | $460 Filing Fee $500 Anti-Fraud Fee |
| H-1B Amendment and Extension | $2,973 | $460 Filing Fee |
| E-3 New, acquiring status from abroad | $2,973 | N/A |
| E-3 New, if change of status with USCIS in the United States | $2,973 | $460 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $510 |
| E-3 Extension | $2,973 | $460 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $510 |
| PR with Outside Counsel (Does not include outside counsel fees) | $4,486 (Outside counsel fees not included) | $700 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $715 |
| PR In-House | $7,104 | $700 Filing Fee, effective April 1, 2024, fee is $715 |
| O-1 New or Change of Employer with Outside Counsel | $4,486 (Outside counsel fees not included) | $460 Filing Fee; effective April 1, 2024, fee is $530 |
| O-1 New In-House | $7,104 | $460 Filing Fee; effective April 1, 2024, fee is $530 |
| O-1 Extension In-House | $7,104 | $460 Filing Fee; effective April 1, 2024, fee is $530 |
For Premium Processing of H-1B, O-1, E-3 and TN:
| Scholar Visa Class | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| I-129 (H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) Premium Processing | $2,805 |
| I-140 (PR) Premium Processing | $2,805 |
Fees for Dependent Visas
| Dependent Visa Class | USCIS Fees (usually paid by scholar/department) if dependents are in the U.S |
|---|---|
| H-4 (dependent of H-1B) | $470 Filing Fee (one payment for all dependents) |
| O-3 (dependent of O-1) | $470 Filing Fee (one payment for all dependents) $85 Biometrics Fee (for each dependent) |
| E-3D (dependent of E-3) | $470 Filing Fee (one payment for all dependents) |
| TD (dependent of TN) | $470 Filing Fee (one payment for all dependents) $85 Biometrics Fee (for each dependent) |