International Student and Scholar Services
The Office of International Programs advises international students and scholars on issues related to their immigration status while in the United States.
International student advisors assist with orienting and advising international students on cultural adjustment, personal, academic and immigration issues, as evidenced by the following:
a.) Advising international students and their dependents on maintaining status and complying with immigration requirements.
b.) Assisting with visa and immigration documentation as it pertains to visa status.
c.) Complying with federal regulations by reporting immigration data through SEVIS.
d.) Providing an intensive check-in and international orientation program every fall and spring semester for all new F-1 visa students; and check-in and orientation sessions upon arrival for J-1 scholars.
e.) Advisors also prepare immigration documents for travel, change of degree program, transfer of schools, extension of stay, and employment/internship options.
f.) Offer on-going support throughout the duration of the student’s
In addition, the Office of International Programs serves as a liaison to faculty and staff on international matters, as evidenced by:
a.) Advising faculty and staff regarding student immigration regulations as it pertains to academic and
conduct violations.
b.) Assisting students and staff regarding internships and employment on and off campus.
c.) Assisting faculty and staff if problems arise regarding international students.
d.) Participation in various meetings with other university departments to stay informed of university
initiatives and resources that affect the international student population and advocate on their behalf.
e.) Facilitating J-1 exchange scholar visits to campus and providing information to faculty, staff, and
scholars on exchange visitor policies and procedures.
f.) Advising faculty, staff and visiting scholar regarding immigration regulations as it pertains to visa status.
g.) Offer on-going support throughout the visiting scholars' stay.
More information is available at www.ut.edu/international.