What We Do
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Guidance for future and current international students: admissions, I-20/DS-2019 processing, orientation, travel, emloyment paperwork, and more.
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Support throughout your stay: academic advising, immigration status maintenance, travel signature approvals, employment authorizations (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM-OPT), tax and social security information.
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Special programs and community engagement: orientation workshops, cultural and cross-cultural programming, the International Student Community Organization, and regular group meetings for sharing experiences and navigating U.S. life.
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Resources and timely updates: travel advisories, visa/immigration policies, forms for document requests (e.g., reduced course load, transfer procedures), and virtual & in-person appointments.
Core Values
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Empowerment – Enabling students and scholars to navigate U.S. academic and immigration systems with confidence.
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Inclusivity – Fostering a welcoming and culturally responsive community for international members and dependents.
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Integrity – Providing accurate, up-to-date guidance on immigration compliance, employment, travel and re-entry.
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Engagement – Encouraging global perspectives in and out of the classroom through participation in campus life and intercultural exchange.
Meet Our Team
Here’s our core leadership and advisor team:
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Patrick O’Connell — Executive Director, QC Global (Email: patrick.oconnell@qc.cuny.edu)
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Erika Guadalupe — International Student Advisor (Email: Erika.Guadalupe@qc.cuny.edu)
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Karen Wysoki — International Student Advisor (Email: karen.wysoki@qc.cuny.edu)
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Neafa Ramnauth — Office Assistant (Email: Neafa.Mohammed@qc.cuny.edu)
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Maxwell Tawiah — College Assistant (Email: Maxwell.Tawiah@qc.cuny.edu)
Contact Us
Walk-in Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 10 AM – 1 PM (for general questions)
Virtual appointments and scheduled in-person meetings are available by email.
Email: iss@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: (718) 997-5000