Assistant Director
University of California-RiversideInternational Scholar Center
Makbule Koksal serves as the J Scholar Advisor at University of California, Riverside. Makbule immigrated to the United States from Turkey in 2000 and is fluent in English, Turkish. She completed her BA at Ankara University. She worked 10 years at Tukey. She is a proud member of the NAFSA since 2008.
Perform duties as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for SEVIS. Ensure ISC and UCR compliance with federal immigration and labor laws. Prepare and maintain DS-2019 forms for the US Department of State and following immigration laws. Provide consultations and immigration services to the J Scholars and their family members. Provide orientations, cultural and diplomatic guidance for the J Scholars according to J program guidelines. Prepare, maintain and report on J Scholar/Program files to the Department Head and the Responsible Officer. she is NAFSA Tranier corps member.
WS06: J-1 Advising for Beginners
Monday, May 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST