Ms. Chigusa Katoku, MA

Director of International Programs
(408)855-5025 chigusa.katoku@missioncollege.edu
Office Location: SEC-111D

• Questions about IIS Intensive English Program
• General questions about International Student Programs and Services Department at Mission College
• Payment issues for F-1 students
• New F-1 international student inquires
• International Partnerships
• Educational Agency Partnerships

Ms. Jouney Chong, MS

International Student Adviser
(408)758-1267
jouney.chong@missioncollege.edu

Areas of Service

• F-1 immigration advising/information (F-1 status, I-20 extension, OPT/CPT, employment, etc.)
• USCIS paperwork related to OPT, reinstatement, economic hardship, etc. (along with general questions about these.)
• General/basic tax questions as it relates to F-1 students.
• Requests (student verification/family invitation/tuition letters, transfer out of SEVIS record, etc.)
• Health insurance information/assistance with cards.
• Application questions (IIS-to-MC, re-applying, new apps.)

Ms. Gaozong Park, MA

International Student Counselor
(408)855-5501
gaozong.park@missioncollege.edu

Areas of Service

• Selecting courses to meet your educational goals.
• Helping with applications for transfer, graduation, and student petitions.
• Exploring your major and/or career options.
• Completing forms for I-20 extensions, change of major, adding major(s), reduced course load, curricular practical training (CPT), optional practical training (OPT.)