Advising Appointments

On September 14, 2026, a federal district court judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) from taking effect nationwide. The court postponed the rule’s September 15 effective date and prohibited DHS and ICE from taking any further action to implement it while the litigation proceeds. As a result, the longstanding Duration of Status system remains in place nationwide.

For additional information, please visit our Transition to Fixed Period of Stay webpage.

Upcoming OGS Office Closures

  • Monday, October 12 – Closed for the Mid-Semester Holiday

International Students

Appointments for International Students – September 7 – September 30, 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
– Mondays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Tuesdays: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Fridays: 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.

Capitol Campus | 111 Mass Ave 4418
– Mondays: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Tuesdays: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hilltop Campus | Car Barn 140
– Wednesdays: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– Fridays: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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. please email internationalservices@georgetown.edu.
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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