COVID-19 Service Update
Our main office (KL-101) is closed for in-person business until further notice. We're available remotely, 8 to 5 M-F, to answer questions and provide other services. We're also available to address any emergencies.
International Students & Scholars (ISS) Services:
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Employment (H, O, TN, E-3, Perm. Res.) visas: Becky Mirza (bmirza@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-0913)
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J-1 scholar visas: Rico Johnson (rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu; 209-355-1018)
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Student (F-1, J-1) visas: Lacey Long-Vejar (llongvejar@ucmerced.edu; 209-259-8913)
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ISS-related emergencies: Becky Mirza (209-355-0913)
Study Abroad:
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Asia, Ireland, UK: Jennifer Heinrich (jheinrich@ucmerced.edu)
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North & Central America, Caribbean, South Pacific, Mainland Europe (except Italy): Cece Nunez (cvazquez4@ucmerced.edu)
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Africa, Italy, Middle East, South America, Semester at Sea: Craig R. Harmelin (charmelin@ucmerced.edu)
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Study Abroad-related emergencies: Craig R Harmelin (209-756-4665)
All other concerns should be directed to: Garett Gietzen, Director (ggietzen@ucmerced.edu; 209-285-9780)
Mailing Address & General Contact Information
Office of International Affairs
5200 N. Lake Rd., KL-101
Merced, CA 95343
email: international@ucmerced.edu
tele: (+1) 209-228-4722 (NOTE: please contact the relevant person noted above while our physical office is closed due to COVID-19))
fax: (+1) 209-228-4708
Office of International Affairs Services
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Study Abroad
- Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Study Abroad staff member (see responsibilities)
- Visit the Study Abroad staff page in the MyStudyAbroad Portal for appointments, drop-in hours, or other contact information (cell phones for voice and texting, email, Whatsapp, etc.).
- Attend virtual Study Abroad Events
- Are you ready to submit your MyStudyAbroad application? Just click submit and if you have further question you can email your study abroad advisor or drop into zoom hours.
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International Students & Scholars
- Are you a new international student who has questions on how to obtain your UC Merced I-20 or DS-2019? If so, you can email Lacey Long-Vejar. Are you a current student who needs information on CPT,OPT, Academic Training or any other questions regarding your F-1 or J-1 student visa? For all current student matters, you can also email Lacey Long-Vejar. Her direct cell phone number is (209) 259-8913.
- Are you a J-1 Exchange Visitor teaching or researching at UC Merced? You can email our J Scholar Visa Specialist Rico Johnson. His direct cell phone number is (209) 355-1018.
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Do you have questions about employment-based visas (H, O, E-3, TN or Permanent Residency)? If so, you can email Becky Mirza. Her direct cell phone is (209) 355-0913.