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. The Office of Global Services (OGS) and the Office of General Counsel are reviewing the final rule and will communicate changes and implications to the Georgetown community after August 3, 2026 via the OGS Elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) webpage and emails to affected individuals.

Upcoming OGS Office Closures

  • 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