Our Services
International Students & Scholars
- Pre-arrival information and support
- F-1 student immigration advising
- SEVIS record transfer assistance
- Maintenance of student data in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System)
- Assistance with USCIS I-765 employment authorization applications
- Assistance with USCIS I-539 change of status and reinstatement applications
- Create individualized letters certifying enrollment to assist F-1 students to obtain Driver’s Licenses, Social Security Numbers etc.
- Host workshops on practical training and other special topics
- Promote the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) to international students, process applications and award qualifying students each semester
- Assist with cross-cultural adjustment
- Advocate for unique needs of international students
Texas State University Departments
- Advise academic departments about the type of non-immigrant status that is most appropriate for prospective professors and researchers
- Assist with inviting J-1 research school and professors
- Assist with obtaining legal employment authorization for International Faculty and Staff
Other Services/Activities
- Encourage internationalization efforts through campus outreach
- Provide adjustment and integration support for international students and scholars through onboarding events and promotion of social engagement
- Host the International Welcome event each fall semester
- Co-sponsor International Education Week (IEW) each November
- Post statistical reports each fall for the Institute of International Education Research (IIE) and university use
- Assist with campus and community requests for data pertaining to international student enrollment
- Act as liaisons with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Texas State University