Scholar Advising
ISEO Scholar Advisors aim to respond to e-mail inquiries within 3 business days. During peak periods, response times may be longer; however, we remain committed to prioritizing emergencies and will address urgent matters as swiftly as possible.
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Upcoming Office Closures:
Upcoming Office Closures:
ISEO will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
EMAIL: Contact your Advisor
If you need help connecting with your scholar advisor, feel free to reach out to us at ischolars@ucsd.edu.
| Scholar Surname/Family/Last Name | Status | Advisor Name |
|---|---|---|
| A - H | J-1 and H-1B |
Ashley LeBourveau-Truong |
|
I - L - A - Z |
J-1 and H-1B - O-1 |
Christine Sampankanpanich |
| M - V |
J-1: Christine Sampankanpanich - H-1B: Nallely Garcia |
J-1 Christine Sampankanpanich - H1B Nallely Garcia |
|
W - Z - A - Z
|
J-1 and H-1B - E-3, TN and Other Statuses (B1,WB, working at UC San Diego with EAD cards, etc. ) |
Nallely Garcia |
| Faculty H-1B cases hired through a national recruitment | H-1B |
Sandra Vargas Tinoco |
| iServices | technical support |
VIRTUAL: Zoom Advising
Scholar Advisors are not Designated School Officials (DSOs) and cannot access student records or process I-20 requests. Current and former UC San Diego students should contact an ISEO Student Advisor for assistance with SEVIS records, I-20s, or request updates, as they will be able to access these records. If your I-20 was not issued by UC San Diego, please contact your program sponsor directly for guidance.
Scholar advisors are able to assist with UC San Diego employment inquiries, or questions about J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B sponsorship
Scholar advisors are able to assist with UC San Diego employment inquiries, or questions about J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B sponsorship
Scholar Advisors are available to meet via Email and Zoom with faculty and scholars to discuss a variety of topics including:
- Change, extension, amendment of status or transfers to/from UC San Diego
- Travel
- 212e waiver
- Options beyond current status, including permanent residency
- Insurance, health care access, and J insurance requirements
- Referrals for UC San Diego or community resources
| Scholar Surname/Family/Last Name | Status | Advisor Name |
|---|---|---|
| A - H | J-1 and H-1B |
Ashley LeBourveau-Truong |
|
I - L - A - Z |
J-1 and H-1B - O-1 |
Christine Sampankanpanich |
| M - V |
J-1: Christine Sampankanpanich - H-1B: Nallely Garcia |
J-1 Christine Sampankanpanich - H1B Nallely Garcia |
|
W - Z - A - Z
|
J-1 and H-1B - E-3, TN and Other Statuses (B1,WB, working with at UC San Diego EAD cards, etc.) |
Nallely Garcia |
| Faculty H-1B cases hired through a national recruitment | H-1B |
Sandra Vargas Tinoco |
| iServices | technical support |
IN-PERSON: Front Desk Services
Front Desk is available for pickup and drop off of documents. Scholar Advisors currently only offers online advising via zoom. Zoom advising allows us to reach more Scholars as many may not be working near Student Center B.
| Scholar Surname/Family/Last Name | Status | Advisor Name |
|---|---|---|
| A - H | J-1 and H-1B |
Ashley LeBourveau-Truong |
|
I - L - A - Z |
J-1 and H-1B - O-1 |
Christine Sampankanpanich |
| M - V |
J-1: Christine Sampankanpanich - H-1B: Nallely Garcia |
Christine Sampankanpanich - H1B Nallely Garcia |
|
W - Z - A - Z
|
J-1 and H-1B - E-3, TN and Other Statuses (B1,WB, working at UC San Diego with EAD cards, etc.) |
Nallely Garcia |
| Faculty H-1B cases hired through a national recruitment | H-1B |
Sandra Vargas Tinoco |
| iServices | technical support |