Our Mission
The Berkeley International Office (BIO) values the intellectual and cultural contributions of the international community and is committed to their success. To that end, BIO provides expert advice, resources, and support to international students, scholars, and employees, as well as the Berkeley campus community.
See our Strategic Plan for a full description of our strategic goals.
Our Core Values
- Understanding and helping people
- Passion and enthusiasm for what we do
- Excellence in everything we do
Our Guiding Principles
- Expertise and Integrity: As the primary source of immigration knowledge and advising for international students, scholars, and employees on campus, we are committed to high-quality, reliable, and ethical service.
- Empathy and Support: We approach every interaction with genuine care, compassion, and a commitment to our clients' success.
- Advocacy and Community: We advocate for the needs of our international community and strive to foster an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
UC Berkeley's Guiding Principles
Berkeley International Office adheres to UC, Berkeley's Principles of Community and Principles of International Engagement.
Our Student Advising Hours
Virtual Drop-In Advising
Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am-12pm.
In-Person Drop-In Advising
Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 1-4pm.
Please see our Student Services webpage for more information.
Advising for J-1 Visiting Scholars, Professors, Researchers and Student Researchers, or H-1B UCB Employees
Due to the complex nature of scholar cases, we encourage you to email questions and/or request an appointment by emailing jscholar@berkeley.edu. If you are an H-1B UCB employee, please make an appointment by emailing h1b@berkeley.edu.