Immigration Specialist II

Office: Pav 110
Phone: 979-845-1824
Contact: mhilg@tamu.edu

Pronouns: 
He / Him / him

Duties and Functions:
Supports international scholars and their dependents through the processing of immigration documents and the delivery of immigration advising.
Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) for F Program
Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J Program

Education:
Bachelors Recreation, Parks & Tourism Sciences - Texas A&M University Class of 04 
Masters Urban Planning - Texas A&M University Class of 07

Countries I Have Visited:
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Egypt, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, UAE, Canada, Mexico. 
Spent 4 months in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Short Bio:
Matthew grew up in a small town outside of Beaumont, TX, and moved to College Station in 1997.  Matthew has a B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Services and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Texas A&M.  His career has involved urban planning positions within city government, as well as a contract negotiation role for the university.  He enjoys traveling (favorite spots include Colorado, South Africa, Botswana, the Middle East, and France) and is excited at the opportunity to assist international students.  Additionally, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, watching Formula 1 racing (Go Team McLaren!), woodcarving, cooking (I make a mean Gumbo!), and listening to Punk, Alt-Rock, and Hip-Hop and discovering new music.

Designated School Official for F Program, Alternate Responsible Officer for J-Scholar Program