International Scholar Services
International scholars have a Caltech appointment as a postdoctoral scholar, visitor, visiting associate, instructor, staff member, or faculty member, regardless of whether you are located on campus, or at one of the off-campus sites such as LIGO or Palomar. The ISS team is ready to provide immigration and adjustment support once we have information about your Caltech appointment.
The ISS office is located in a small house on the north side of campus.
ISS Case Coordinator: Lizzy Meda
ISS Onboarding
International Scholar Advisor: Chrystal Orozco
J-1, F-1 OPT and STEM OPT, Visitor statuses
Associate Director: Rose Flynn
H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3 and other statuses
Director, International Offices: Ilana Smith
Permanent residence
See the full International Offices Team.
ISS hours of operation:
8:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00PM Mondays through Fridays
ISS is closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch.
ISS staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule and therefore your advisor may not be at the office if you drop by without an appointment.
ISS Advising and I-9 Walk-In Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:15 - 2:15PM
If you are unable to come to walk-in hours please email [email protected] to set up a meeting with your advisor.
Phone: 626-395-2188
Physical Address:
266 S Chester Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Mailing Address:
ISS, Caltech
1200 E California Blvd, 4-11
Pasadena, CA 91125
Map
Campus Map (Building 11)
