
Current International Students
Immigration v.s. Academic Counseling
Immigration Advising
Monday and Thursday 11am-12pm PT on Zoom
Please contact foothillinternational@fhda.edu for Zoom ID or to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Online Academic Counseling
General Quick Questions Hours
Tuesday: 11:30 am-1:15 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am–1:15 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am–1:15 pm
F-1 International Quick Questions Hours
Monday: 11 am–12pm, with Kim Lane
Tuesday: 1pm–2pm, with Cathy Denver
Wednesday: 3pm–4pm, with Cathy Denver
Thursday: 8:30am–9:30am, with Kim Lane
Appointments must be scheduled specifically with an international counselor for the following reasons:
- I-20 Extension: counselor recommendation & educational plan
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) & educational plan
- Reduced Course Load (less than 12 units)
- Note: Students requesting a reduced course load for medical reasons must meet directly with the immigration advisor in the International Student Office, not a counselor.
How It Works
Please call 650.949.7423 or 650.949.7821 or use the FH Counseling Chat feature to get in queue during Quick Question Hours listed above.
- Your QQ request will be placed in queue in the order received.
- You can request to meet with a counselor via telephone, Zoom, or email/chat for up to 15 minutes
- Note: All Quick Question hours are subject to change.

Questions?
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International Student Programs Office
650.949.7293
foothillinternational@fhda.edu
Administration Building 1900 Room 1933
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