Advising Appointments

On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to end ‘duration of status’ (D/S) for F and J visa holders. The rule will become effective on September 15, 2026. Georgetown previously submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in opposition to this rule. This will impact students in F or J status, scholars in J status, and alumni with OPT, STEM OPT, or AT authorization. Please review OGS’s Elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) Transition to Admit Until Date webpage for more information and additional resources.

Upcoming OGS Office Closures

  • Friday, August 7 – Office is fully remote, no in-person services
  • Monday, August 17 – Closed for International Graduate Student Orientation
  • Tuesday, August 25 – Closed for International Graduate & Exchange Student Orientation

International Students

Appointments for International Students – Summer 2026

F-1 Virtual Walk-in Advising

For current students whose Georgetown Form I-20 program start date is in the past and whose Form I-20 program end date is in the future.

Walk-in advising is only for simple, general questions (5-8 minute conversation). Complex inquiries will be referred to your assigned IS Advisor.

Incoming/new international students, please email newinternational@georgetown.edu. Alumni, please email internationalservices@georgetown.edu.

Virtual | Check-In
– Monday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am

F-1 SSN Signature Hours

IS Advisors provide the final physical signature for otherwise completed F-1 on-campus employment forms. You need the hardcopy document to drop-in. We are not able to sign the SSN Letter outside of these hours.

Hilltop Campus | Car Barn 140
– Monday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
– Wednesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Thursday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am

F-1 and J-1 Student Zoom Advising

Held by Zoom with the IS Advisor assigned to your academic program. If you have an urgent issue, for example immigration status will end in 5 business days, health issues, etc. you may reach out to your IS advisor by email to schedule an emergency appointment.
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International Scholars & Student Interns

Appointments for International Scholars & Student Interns

Make a Virtual Appointment with an International Scholar & Student Intern Advisor

Sandra Galib

– J-1 scholars (Medical Center)
– H-1B Temporary Workers (excluding Main Campus Science Depts and McCourt)
– E-3, O-1 and TN Temporary Workers
– Permanent Residency applications

Make an In-Person Appointment

Lauren Phillips

– J-1 scholars at Main Campus and Capitol Campus (except Law/Medical)
– J-1 student interns (except Law)
– J-1 scholars sponsored by non-Georgetown institutions
– H-1B Temporary Workers: Main Campus Science Depts and McCourt

Make an In-Person Appointment

Darius Ngo

– J-1 scholars and J-1 student interns (Law Center)

Make a Virtual or In-Person Appointment