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

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

Office Location: SEC-111C

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).

Ms. Li-Fen Lin, PhD

IIS Instructor and Academic Coordinator
(408) 855-5574
li-fen.lin@wvm.edu

Areas of Service

• Questions about IIS Intensive English Program.
  • How to Use Canvas in the IIS Program.
  • Academic questions in the IIS program.
  • IIS classes.
  • IIS curriculum.