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Drop-in Advising
OIS offers virtual drop-in advising during the designated Zoom hours below. If you are unable to join, we encourage you to return during the next available session.
OIS will close in observance of President’s Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
* J-1 Advising is available on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
| Mondays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM) (Closed on February 16, 2026) |
| Tuesdays | 10:00AM – 12:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 11:30AM)* |
| Wednesdays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM* (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM)* |
| Thursdays | 10:00AM – 12:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 11:30AM) |
| Fridays | 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Zoom waiting room closes at 2:30PM) |
Join OIS Live via Zoom: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93537901871
Ask Tommy: Your Virtual Assistant
Tommy is a virtual chatbot available 24/7 to assist you with your F-1 and J-1 immigration-related questions.
OIS Email
| General and F-1 Student-Related Inquiries | ois@usc.edu |
| J-1 Scholar and Student-Related Inquiries | j1scholar@usc.edu or j1student@usc.edu |
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