The International Student Advisor provides the following services:

• Personalized immigration advising to assist students one-on-one with issues related to compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
• New student orientation programs to assist students in adjusting to life in the United States.
• Counseling with emphasis on cultural diversity and sensitivity.

The International Student Advisor is available in the International Student Services Office on a walk in basis or by appointment. To make an appointment, please call (510) 837-3720.

It is our mission to provide exceptional service to international students so that they maintain a positive relationship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and are therefore eligible to remain in the United States to complete their programs of study.

• Identification-Driver's License
• Social Security
• F-1 Visa Status
• Work Authorization
• Health Insurance
• International Student Forms

• Foreign Embassies in the United States
• How to Maintaining Your Visa Status
• International Students and Social Security Numbers
• Medical Insurance Resources for International Students
• United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
• United States Department of State - U.S. Embassies around the World
• United States Visa Information