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PrintableOn August 1, 2009 the Office of International Students and Scholars became two separate operations, providing stronger and more focused support for UW educational activities.
The International Scholars Office (ISO), located in 239 Gerberding Hall, assists academic departments that sponsor international visitors for teaching or research and provides support to faculty and scholars from abroad.
International Student Services (ISS), located in 459 Schmitz Hall, provides visa and immigration advising to international students.
| International Scholars Office (ISO) | International Student Services (ISS) |
| University of Washington Gerberding Hall, Room 239 Box 351245 Seattle, WA 98195 | University of Washington Schmitz Hall, Room 459 Box 355832 Seattle, WA 98195 |
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| General Inquiries and Appointment Scheduling | General Inquiries and Appointment Scheduling |
| Phone: 206-685-8847 | Phone: 206-221-7857 |
| Fax: 206-685-8114 | Fax: 206-543-9772 |
 | Telephone inquiries: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time) Advising hours: Please see hours listed below No appointment is necessary to meet with the ISS "Adviser on duty" during the hours listed below. Students who wish to meet with their assigned Adviser should telephone the ISS front desk at (206) 221-7857 to schedule an appointment. |
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ISS F-1 Student Advisers [Adviser on duty drop-in hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pacific Time]
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| Name | Phone | Advises F-1 students whose last name begins with: | |
| Leana de la Torre | 206-543-3672 | torre@u.washington.edu | A, B, C, H, I, O, U |
| Chanya Allen | 206-616-0983 | allench@u.washington.edu | D, E, F, G, Q, R, S, T, Z |
| Machelle Allman | 206-221-0329 | allmama@u.washington.edu | K, L, N, X, Y |
| George Moore | 206-543-2329 | geom@u.washington.edu | J, M, P, V, W |
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ISS J-1 Student Advisers [Adviser on duty drop-in hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pacific Time]
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| Name | Phone | Advises J-1 students in: | |
| George Moore | 206-543-2329 | geom@u.washington.edu | Population leadership program, Fulbright Fellows |
| Leana de la Torre | 206-543-3672 | torre@u.washington.edu | International AIDS Research & Training Program, Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology |
| Machelle Allman | 206-221-0329 | allmama@u.washington.edu | All undergrads, including Open Society Institute, UW-Sichuan University & American University in Cairo Exchange Programs |
| Chanya Allen | 206-616-0983 | allench@u.washington.edu | Students not affiliated with programs mentioned above |
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ISO International Faculty & Staff Advisers [Adviser on duty drop-in hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time]
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| Name | Phone | Advises on: | |
| Curt DeVere | 206-543-3392 | devere@u.washington.edu | J-1 Scholars; Permanent Residency Sponsorship |
| Tamara Echter | 206-543-3168 | tamarae@u.washington.edu | J-1 Scholars; H-1B, TN, & E-3 visas |
| Katherine Lopez Ley | 206-543-1545 | kley@u.washington.edu | J-1 Scholars; H-1B, TN, & E-3 visas |
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ISO Finance and Administration
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| Name | Phone | Information on: | |
| Keith Brown | 206-616-8428 | keibrown@u.washington.edu | Finance and Office Operations |
| Beverly Mills | 206-685-8847 | millsb3@u.washington.edu | Visa request status inquiries for UW 1025 forms |