Administrative Services
The administrative services team provides general oversight, planning and administration support for the Office of International Students & Scholars.
Student Advising Services
The student advising team at OISS serves the F-1 and J-1 student population at UC Santa Barbara. Whether you're here at UCSB to obtain your degree, or you are visiting our campus as a part of an exchange program, we are here to help! We provide immigration support via approval of student requests, drop-in advising, and one-on-one advising appointments. Visit the student advising page for more information on our services, how to submit requests, and how to meet with an advisor.
Scholar Advising Services
The scholar advising team at OISS serves the J-1 scholar population at UC Santa Barbara. We are here to help! For inquiries and requests, please email j1scholar@sa.ucsb.edu.
Employment-based Advising Services
The employment based advising services team supports international Gauchos who are currently on or seeking a change of status to any type of employment-based visa. This includes H-1B, E-3 and TN. For all general inquiries, please contact LongTermVisa@sa.ucsb.edu. We're happy to help!
Events, Marketing & Outreach
OISS provides the UCSB community with events, programs, marketing, communications, and outreach. We often collaborate with campus departments and student groups on events, programs, and multimedia projects. Join us!