Gail Hill Email and Phone Number

Provide advising and immigration services for students, scholars, staff, and WSU departments regarding federal regulations (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1 and employment-based permanent residence); ensuring Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) compliance; conduct workshops and training on immigration regulations.

An employee or officer of a sponsor who has been nominated by the sponsor(WSU), and approved by the Department of State, to carry out the duties outlined in 22 CFR 62.11. A Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Only the RO and ARO may sign the Form DS-2019 and are responsible to safeguard all forms issued to the sponsor by the Department. The RO and ARO must be familiar with current Exchange Visitor Program regulations and must be able to advise and assist program participants as needed, in order to facilitate the successful completion of their programs.

​A regularly employed member of the school administration designated by the head of a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified school to provide recommendations to F students enrolled at the school regarding maintenance of nonimmigrant status, and to support timely and complete record keeping and reporting to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), use the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to track and monitor WSU's; exchange visitor programs; and F, and J nonimmigrants while they visit the United States and participate in the U.S. education system.

Process and issue the Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students," that has been accepted into a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified school.

Administer the Health Insurance Program for WSU International Students & Scholars.