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About us
Staff Members
- Bob Seese , Director
- Jon A. Ahlberg , Associate Director
- Laura Cano Amaya , International Office Coordinator
- Denise Smith , Administrative Assistant
- Sampath Jayarathna , Graduate Research Assistant
Our Responsibilities
Incoming Requests From
- International Students
- Faculty and staff
- Other universities
- Other countries
- Community
Assistance with immigration processes related to non-immigrant F-1, J-1 and H-1 issues:
- Program Extensions
- Reinstatement to Legal Status
- School Transfer (Related to immigration regulations only-not academic)
- Work Permission for non-immigrant international students
- Change of Educational Level (Related to immigration regulations only-not academic)
- Change of non-immigrant status to F-1 or F-2 Dependent
- Assist with J-1 / J-2 Exchange Visitor process
- Assist with H-1 employment authorization process for Texas State faculty
- Assist with Permanent Residency petitions for Texas State faculty
Please Note: The International Office does not process Permanent Residency petitions for Texas State staff or students. It is recommended that these petitions be handled through a board-certified immigration attorney.
New International Students
- Arrival Services
- Check In
- Orientation
- Referrals
- Advising related to immigration and cross-cultural issues
International Student & Scholar Advocates
- Staff are sensitive to the special needs of internationals
- Staff act as a liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), departments and offices at Texas State, and the San Marcos community.
International Outreach and Recruitment
- The IO facilitates international recruitment and provides assistance with international agreements.
Campus Internationalization
Financial Opportunities
- Provide and receive applications for the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
- Provide applications for Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)
- Provide applications for Good Neighbor scholarship
Note: All the above applications are processed through Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Academic Departments
- Advise academic departments about the type of non-immigrant status that is most appropriate for prospective professors and researchers.
Temporary Housing in the Hill House
- Temporary housing is available on a "first come, first serve" basis for new F-1 or J-1 international students for up to 14 days. Temporary housing may also be available for visiting professors, researchers, and special visitors.
Campus Internationalization
Other Services/Activities
- Individualized letters certifying enrollment
- Statistical Reports