The Dashew Center team is available to assist you. There are a number of ways to connect with us. Find the right one for you below:
Office Closure: The Dashew Center will be CLOSED on the following dates. Please plan accordingly.
- August 28, 2025: All staff meeting and professional development.
- September 1, 2025: Labor Day Holiday
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
All F-1 Visa Students
dcissf1unit@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 (2025): July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3, September 17, October 1, October 15, October 29, November 12, November 26, December 10.
Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Dates (2025): July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 17.
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)