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International Student And Scholar Services Office
The International Office is here to give the most efficient and accurate service possible to approximately 700 international students and scholars at SMU. To achieve this, students may visit with an international student adviser for walk-ins (limited to 20 minutes) on a first come, first served basis or students may schedule an appointment with an adviser by calling 214-768-4475. Please make an appointment for the following cases:
- To apply for Optional Practical Training
- To apply for Change of Status
- To apply for Reinstatement
- To apply for Economic Hardship
In order to facilitate a timely and successful appointment, please see what paperwork is required to bring for each of the situations listed above by visiting the following web site:
http://www.smu.edu/international/forms.asp
Walk-in appointments are scheduled:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM
- There are no walk-ins on Fridays
The ISSS Office serves walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. Please be prepared to wait your turn if you visit during walk-in hours.
Helpful Information
- Handbook (information on employment, SSN, transportation, housing, etc.)
- Visa vs Status
- 10 tips to get a Visa
- TCN Visa Processing
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates
- U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Forms and Fees
- Directions to the Dallas District Office
- National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) information
Applying for U.S. Identification
- Information on Texas and U.S. identification
- How to get a Social Security number (offsite link to the U.S. Social Security Administration Web site)
- How to get a Texas driver's license or ID card (offsite link to the Texas Department of Public Safety Web site)
