In-Person Lobby Hours for General Inquiries
MONDAY - FRIDAY (Except University Holidays)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
The Dashew Center office will be closed on March 31, 2023 for Cesar Chaves Holiday (University Annual Calendar). Please plan accordingly.
Note: Lobby Hours are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you have specific visa or status inquiries, please schedule an appointment with an international F-1 or J-1 counselor.
Drop-In Virtual Assistance and Q&A
MONDAY - FRIDAY (Except University Holidays)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
To join drop-in Zoom session, check in: https://saweb.uclanet.ucla.edu/SAWeb/SAIT/Lobby/Student/Public/Welcome.aspx?appId=31B9D0
DISCLAIMER : Group zoom sessions are also for informational and instructional purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
Schedule an Appointment with an F-1/J-1 Counselor
To schedule an appointment, check in below:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UCLADashewCenter@ucla.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
- All appointments are being held virtually (via Microsoft Teams) and in Pacific Time (US & Canada)
- Do NOT schedule more than one appointment at a time. Any additional appointments will be cancelled.
- The Dashew Center does not overlook scholars at the UCLA School of Medicine.
- Need assistance? Email us at oissassi@saonet.ucla.edu and include Bruin UID (if applicable).
CPT and OPT Virtual Informational Sessions
Do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization?
Join us by using the links below to participate in the virtual informational sessions hosted by the Dashew Center staff for UCLA F-1 degree-seeking students ONLY.
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Zoom Link: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95322790676
Dates (2023): January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22.
Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Zoom Link: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/98199114498
Dates (2023): January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29.
Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific Time)
Office Location
106 Bradley International Hall
417 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Tel : +1-310-825-1681 (voicemail only)
Fax : +1-310-206-1612
Contact Dashew Center by Email:
REMINDER TO ALWAYS INCLUDE BRUIN UID (IF APPLICABLE) WHEN CONTACTING DASHEW CENTER.
Current (F-1 Visa Students)
dcissf1unit@saonet.ucla.edu
Newly Admitted (F-1 Visa Students)
uclai20@saonet.ucla.edu
F-1 Students on OPT
opt@saonet.ucla.edu
Employment Based Unit (Does not include F-1/ J-1 services):
Sylvia Ottemoeller
Assistant Director, Employment Based Visa Services
sottemoe@saonet.ucla.edu
Niño Abueg
Employment Based Visa Advisor
nabueg@saonet.ucla.edu
Exchange Visitor Unit (J-1 Visa Students & Scholars)
dcissj1unit@saonet.ucla.edu
General Inquiries
oissassi@saonet.ucla.edu
Programming/Events
intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu