The advising team at the Dashew Center is available to assist you. There are a number of ways to connect with us. Find the right one for you below:
In-Person Lobby Hours
Monday - Friday (Except University Holidays)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Disclaimer: Lobby Hours are for general inquiries 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 at the link below.
Virtual Drop-In Hours
Monday - Friday (Except University Holidays)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Disclaimer: Virtual Drop-In are for general inquiries 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 at the link below.
Schedule an Appointment with an F-1/J-1 Counselor
Please keep note of the following when scheduling an appointment:
- 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.
- To cancel an appointment, please see the Appointment Cancellation Instructions.
- The Dashew Center does not overlook scholars under the UCLA School of Medicine. You will need to contact the UCLA School of Medicine Visa and Licensing Office for assistance.
Email the Dashew Center
Reminder to always include your BRUIN ID or SEVIS Number(if applicable) when contacting the Dashew Center.
F-1 Visa Unit
Current Enrolled (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
Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa Unit
J-1 Students & Scholars
dcissj1unit@saonet.ucla.edu
Employment Based Visa 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
General Inquiries
Programming/Events
CPT and OPT Webinars
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)
Dates (2024): January 10, January 24, February 7, February 21, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12.
Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Dates (2024): January 17, January 31, February 14, February 28, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5.
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