About the Office of International Services (OIS)
The Office of International Services advocates and collaborates closely with university departments and stakeholders to ensure that our students, scholars, and employees have extraordinary experiences as members of the Jefferson community. We welcome you to contact us if we can assist you in any way.
We support the following Jefferson-sponsored individuals:
- F-1/J-1 students at the Center City campus
- J-1 Exchange Visitors, including scholars, professors, and student interns
- Employees on H-1B, TN, and O-1 statuses
Office of International Services
1020 Walnut Street
Scott Memorial Library, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-6799
215-503-4335 | [email protected]
Contact Information
For International Students & Observers at Jefferson - Center City Campus
215-503-4335 | [email protected]
For International Employees
215-503-0157 | [email protected]
For F-1 Students at Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Office of International Student Programs- East Falls Campus
215-951-2660 | [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Our office is currently operating in a hybrid fashion, combining online advising and services with appointment hours upon request. Review our team’s contact information for a more detailed list of services and their availability.
Please note that the OIS is closed on weekends and university holidays. If you have any questions or inquiries, send it to [email protected]
Meet the Team
International Services: Center City
Sara Young-Singh, MA
Executive Director
Scott Memorial Library, 510
[email protected] | 215-503-0713
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments available upon request
Mia Song
Assistant Director | F-1, J-1
Scott Memorial Library, 511B
[email protected] | 215-503-4024
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments available upon request
Minsoo Yoo
Immigration Specialist | F-1, J-1
Scott Memorial Library, 511A
[email protected] | 215-502-8986
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Make an appointment online
Carly Walick
Immigration Specialist | H-1B, TN, O-1, PERM
Scott Memorial Library, 512A
[email protected] | 215-503-0157
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments available upon request
John Predale
Export Compliance Officer
Scott Memorial Library, Suite 628
[email protected] | 215-503-6522
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Appointments upon request