International Student and Scholar Advisors
Brian Groves
[email protected]
(415) 476-0280
Director
- UCSF Immigration Policy
- B-1, O-1 Visas
- Permanent Residency for UCSF Faculty and Professional Researchers
Holly Nigorizawa
[email protected]
(415) 502-3485
Program Director, CAIPS International Programs
- Maintain strategic partnerships with campus stakeholders, such as Human Resources and Academic Departments
- Develop, assess and manage ISSO and CAIPS international projects
- Design and deliver visa training
- J-1 Adviser for scholars with last names beginning with the letters "H" through "M"
- H-1B Postdocs in School of Pharmacy
Book a time to speak with Holly via Zoom:
Jing Yang
[email protected]
(415) 514-3176
International Scholar Specialist
- J-1 Adviser for scholars with last names beginning with letters "N" through "Z"
- J-1 ECFMG training program liaison (TPL)
Matthew Loehrer
[email protected]
(415) 502-2671
International Student and Scholar Specialist
- F-1 and J-1 Adviser for students (including OPT)
- J-1 Adviser for scholars with last names beginning with the letter "A"
- ECFMG Support
Chris Flores
[email protected]
(415) 476-0281
International Scholar Specialist
- Lead employment-based Adviser for H-1B visas
- Campus Liaison for Permanent Residency (PR)
- Advisor for E-3, O-1 and TN visas
Russell Guajardo
International Student and Scholar Advisor
- H-1B Adviser for postdoctoral scholars
- J-1 Adviser for scholars with last names beginning with the letter "B" through "G"
Cinthia Duran Barragan
ISSO Assistant
- Working with Departments and HR on the intake of H-1B visa documents
Studying or Traveling Away From UCSF
Travis Pentz
[email protected]
(415) 502-4188
Study Abroad Manager and International Liaison
- Advising and resources for students and trainees studying abroad
- Student mobility tracking and reporting
- Coordination of visits by international delegations