The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The Department's mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere.

Department of State (DOS)

With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Department of Labor (DOL)

Social Security has provided financial protection for our nation's people for over 80 years. Chances are, you either receive Social Security benefits or know someone who does. With retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation's history.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Proactively protect the citizens of Texas in an ever-changing threat environment while always remaining faithful to the U.S. and State Constitution.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security (DOC/BIS)

The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Is a list of articles, services, and related technology designated as defense- and space-related by the United States federal government. This designation is pursuant to sections 38 and 47(7) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778 and 2794(7)). These articles fall under the export and temporary import jurisdiction of the Department of State.

U.S. Munitions List (USML)

To foster and support the creative activity; research and professional training; and intellectual property development of the UTRGV faculty, students, and staff as well as to promote national and international partnerships for innovation, commercialization, and workforce development

UTRGV Export Control

The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

The Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA's 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide, in over 150 countries.

Association of International Educators (NAFSA)

This Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP) of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley contains policies and procedures for the governance of UTRGV. Policies connect UTRGV’s mission to individual conduct, clarify institutional expectations, support compliance with laws and regulations, mitigate risk, and enhance productivity and efficiency in operations. UTRGV and its activities are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. In the event of any conflict between the Regents’ Rules and Regulations and any policies or procedures in this HOP, the Regents’ Rules and Regulations shall govern.

UTRGV’s Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP)

The vision of International Student and Admissions Services is to nurture and develop international students by providing top-quality education and enhancing their personal and professional development skills in a diverse and safe environment. Our aim is for our international students to become transformative leaders – agents of change throughout the world.

UTRGV’s International Admissions and Student Services

We serve the UTRGV community in its internationalization efforts through developing exchanges with partner institutions overseas. We create high-impact learning opportunities abroad for UTRGV students and faculty. We also serve visiting scholars and researchers by providing assistance for immigration and integration into the campus community.

UTRGV’s International Programs and Partnerships

The Language Institute provides English and other language instruction to students, professionals, and the community; enhances students’ ability to participate and integrate successfully into the American culture; and academically prepares students to pursue a degree at an American university. The Language Institute is committed to achieving this mission by continuously enhancing the quality of our service and constantly innovating teaching methodologies. We are dedicated to helping students fulfill academic, professional, and personal goals.

UTRGV’s Language Institute

Non-Resident Alien Taxation and Non-Resident Alien Tax Treaty Benefits.

UTRGV’s International Taxes

Basic coverages, optional coverages, or additional coverages.

UTRGV’s Benefits - Insurance

They work according to a well-formulated ethical standard in the field of foreign educational evaluation in order to serve people who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States and who are seeking further education (or even professional licensure or employment in the USA).

Evaluation Agencies

If you are unable to return to your home country to fulfill the two-year requirement, you must obtain a waiver approved by the Department of Homeland Security prior to changing status in the United States or being issued a visa in certain categories for travel to the United States.

J1 Waiver

List of Immigration Attorneys.

Immigration Attorneys

Whether you're renewing a passport or applying for the first time, you can use this tool to fill out the form and print it. Then simply follow the instructions for submitting. It's that easy!

Passports Renewals

If you are a permanent resident whose 10-year green card has expired or will expire within the next 6 months, you may begin the renewal process.

Green Card Renewals

If you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth.

U.S. Citizenship

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Residents of the Congressional District of Texas can contact me for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies. In order to better serve you, this form will generate a printable page that you should sign and mail to my office.

U.S. Senator Local Office