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UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars
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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

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.

Dates (2023): January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22.

Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time)

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