Visa Options
H1B Specialty Worker:
Processing Time - Please allow Four month notice to allow for document collection and delays in processing. Expedited H1B visa processing is available for a fee and must have a legitimate reason for a rushed hire.
Fees:
- Premium Processing (Rush Fee / Optional) = $1225.00
- Initial Processing / Extension Fee = $150.00
- I-129 Petition Filing Fee = $325.00
- Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee = $500.00
J1 Research Scholar / Short-Term Scholar:
Processing Time - Please allow Three month notice to allow for document collection and delays in processing.
Fees:
- SEVIS Fee = $180.00
- Initial Processing Fee = $300.00
- Extension / Change Fee = $150.00
J1 Student Intern:
Processing Time - Please allow Three month notice to allow for document collection and delays in processing.
Fees:
- SEVIS Fee $180.00
- Initial Processing Fee = $300.00
- Extension / Change Fee = $150.00
TN:
Processing Time - Please allow Two month notice to allow for document preparation.
For further information on UAF visa options and their requirements, please visit the UAF Office of International Programs and Initiatives webpage at:

