Our Team

International Student and Scholar Advisors


Brian Groves

Brian Groves

[email protected]
(415) 476-0280

Director

  • UCSF Immigration Policy
  • B-1, O-1 Visas
  • Permanent Residency for UCSF Faculty and Professional Researchers

 

Book a time to speak with Brian (Zoom)

 

Holly Nigorizawa

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

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Jing Yang

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)

Book a time to speak with Jing (Zoom)

 

Matthew Loehrer

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

Book a time to speak with Matt (Zoom)

 


 

Chris Flores

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

Book a time to speak with Chris (Zoom)

 

Russell Guajardo

Russell Guajardo

[email protected]

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"

Book a time to Speak with Russell (Zoom)

 


 

Cinthia Duran Barragan

[email protected]

ISSO Assistant

  • Working with Departments and HR on the intake of H-1B visa documents

 

 

 

 

 


Studying or Traveling Away From UCSF

Travis Pentz

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