The School of Engineering faculty members may submit a request for visa processing on behalf of a candidate you wish to hire for a research appointment or on behalf of themselves. Below are a list of visas that Academic Personnel assists with:
| J-1 Scholars: This is the most common status used for visiting international scholars and researchers at UC Merced. | H-1B Employees: The H‑1B nonimmigrant status permits temporary employment in "Specialty Occupations." |
| Permanent Residents: This status is reserved for international faculty and staff who have been offered permanent positions at UC Merced. | |
If a faculty member would like to request a J-1 Visa for a candidate, please submit a J-Visa Inital request form. For more information regarding visas, please visit the website of the International Office or email the AP staff at soe-personnel@ucmerced.edu.
