The International Scholar Office (ISO) provides a wide array of services to academic departments and the over 2,300 international professors, researchers, and visiting scholars coming to UC San Diego. ISO, one of four offices in the International Center, is dedicated to providing comprehensive advising services, programs, informational resources, and volunteer opportunities that support international scholars and their families in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals, as well as serving the University’s academic department and research units in pursuit of their mission.

Quick Links:

• J-1 Initial Application
• J-1 Extension Application
•  If you have already submitted a J-1 Application, you can check the status here.
• H-1B Initial Application
• H-1B Extension Application
• Visa: How to Apply
• Departure Form
• New Scholars: Arrival Information

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• Security Alert for Mexico
• NEW! Family Outreach Program - The International Center invites you and your family members to join us for coffee, conversation and friendship! Learn more about San Diego and fun activities for adults and children.
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Scholar Spotlight:

Josep Soler Carbonell is a visiting scholar from the University of Barcelona. A doctoral student in sociolinguistics, Josep is doing his research on linguistic ideologies in Catalonia and ...(Read more)