Useful External Links
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) at Houston Community College makes no guarantees as to the currency, accuracy, or quality of information stored here. Links to other sites are for the convenience of visitors to this page only and in no way represent sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the original websites, any individuals or organizations. If misleading or otherwise inappropriate information on the OISS page is brought to our attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it.
Governmental Websites:
Visa Wait Time
Find out how long it takes for a visa to be issued for your country.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
General information on U.S. Immigration policies.
U.S. Embassy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/ Student Site
Useful information for international students studying in the U.S.
U.S. Department of State
Visa for foreign citizens/ students
Immigration and Custom Enforcement
Travel advisory for international students entering the U.S.
Internal Revenue Services
Tax information for foreign students and scholars.
Social Security Administration
Information on how and when you can obtain a Social Security Number.
HCC Police
City of Houston Websites:
City of Houston
Visit Houston Texas
Tourism, Houston events, special offers, info and more.
Better Business Bureau
Valuable source to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses in Houston.
Houston Police Department
Texas Department of Public Safety
Houston Chronicle
Houston’s daily newspaper.
Transportation and Travel:
METRO
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas.
Greyhound Bus Transportation
Contains Greyhound bus fares, schedules, and ticketing information.
Houston Airport System
Important travel information flying to and from Houston.
Universal Currency Converter
