Make an Appointment with your Advisor
If you are an F-1 or J-1 student or scholar, you can bring your inquiries to your international advisor by scheduling an appointment below.
- Same-day appointments are not accepted. As a courtesy to other students, please do not make more than one appointment at a time.
- Walk-ins are not accepted. Your International Advisor has the right to turn any students away who have not scheduled an appointment accordingly.
Schedule an Appointment:
Select an appointment type below:
F-1 Students
Academic
Did you change your major? Do you need a program extension? Going straight from one program level to another?
Note: If you're wondering how to enroll or wanting to change courses, you should contact your acadmic advisor instead. This is the individual that assists you with the courses required to complete your program.
Check-In
If you are an initial or transfer student arriving at TTU for the first time, you will need to complete the Check-In Process to maintain your F-1 visa status. The Check-In Process is not an appointment/meeting with your advisor.
To begin, follow the instructions here: How to Check-In. For additional questions, please email your international advisor.
Employment (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT)
Ready to apply for OPT or CPT? Questions about other employment issues?
Note: Requesting documents for your Social Security Number does not require an appointment with your advisor. To begin, please submit a request in your ISSS Student Portal.
For more SSN information, see Social Security. For information about OPT, see OPT Students. For information about CPT, see CPT Students.
Family Immigration
Do you need help with an immigration-related family matter?
Note: If you have an F-2 spouse who would like change visa status to F-1, the spouse must make an appointment to see his/her assigned advisor based on his/her family name.
Personal / Other
Need to discuss something personal or another topic not listed here?
Note: For serious personal issues, we strongly encourage students to see a counselor at the Student Counseling Center. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need to speak with someone immediately, call the Texas Tech Crisis HelpLine at 806-742-5555.
Travel
**You do not need to schedule an appointment to acquire a travel signature on your
I-20! Simply submit a request in your ISSS Student Portal here!**
F-1 visa students require a travel signature to re-enter the US when traveling abroad.
However, these requests are completed virtually and do not require an appointment.
Please submit a request in your ISSS Student Portal, then your I-20 will be made available there.
ALWAYS make sure you have a valid travel signature on your I-20 BEFORE you travel.
Only schedule a travel consultation if you have additional inquiries regarding travel.
A travel signature is valid for multiple re-entries for 1 year (or 6 months while
on OPT/STEM), or until you receive a new I-20.
Learn more about travel here.
J-1 Students or Scholars
J-1 Scholar Appointment
For advising related to J-1 Scholar issues or to complete your J-1 Scholar Check-in Process, please schedule an appointment with Weijun (Sarah) Huang below:
J-1 Student Appointment
For all J-1 student inquiries or information, please contact Mrs. Enola French below:
J-1 Student Contact
H-1B and Permanent Residency
For TTU faculty & staff with questions about immigration and employment status.
H-1B
For consultation regarding H-1B status for TTU staff, please schedule an appointment
below.
H-1B Appointment with Lina Omole
H-1B Appointment with Clara Lindeman
Permanent Residency
For consultation regarding permanent residency for TTU staff, please schedule an appointment
below.
Permanent Residency Appointment with Lina Omole
Permanent Residency Appointment with Clara Lindeman
Scam Warning!
Scammers often target international students with phone calls claiming to be immigration officials or even individuals you may know on campus. NEVER provide your personal information, and ALWAYS report the incident to your international advisor as soon as possible!
Important Reminder
Don't forget to keep your SEVIS record updated with your current address and other personal information. You can report any changes by submitting a request in your ISSS Student Portal here.
International Affairs
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Address
601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5004 -
Phone
806.742.3667 -
Email
oia.reception@ttu.edu