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International Employment
Welcome!
The United States Code of Federal Regulations governs the employment of international individuals in the USA.
The Office of Human Resources is responsible for compliance and the employment eligibility verification of all international individuals who are offered employment with the University.
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International Employee Hiring Process
Congratulations on your job offer from Clemson University! Now, it is time for you to start a process that the University calls the international hire process, which is a process the University uses to verify your employment eligibility and to complete your hire.
Special Notice: Employees are ineligible to begin work until all steps in the Hiring Process have been completed and your department representative informs you of your start date.
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International Information
Non-Resident Alien Payments
Individuals or group payments to be made by a department either directly to or on behalf of non-resident alien individuals or group are subject to special tax withholding and reporting regulations. To satisfy withholding and reporting requirements, the proper tax forms must be completed prior to any disbursement of funds. Examples of such payments include (but are not limited to) speaker fees, consultant fees, honoraria, awards, artist fees, performer fees, royalties, certain types of participant support costs, personal living expenses, travel expenses, etc. While in the planning stage and prior to issuing payment, contact the Director of Foreign National Employment and Non-Resident Alien Taxation.
Office of Human Resources
Administrative Services Building
108 Perimeter Road
Phone: 864.656.5591U.S. Source Scholarships
Special rules apply for U.S. source scholarships, fellowships, and athletic grants in aid credited to non-resident alien student accounts through the Office of Student Financial Aid. A non-resident alien foreign national student who receives such financial aid is required to complete scholarship information and tax forms with the Director of Foreign National Employment and Non-Resident Alien Taxation, the Office of Human Resources, Administrative Services Building, 108 Perimeter Road, (864) 656-5589. The student needs to bring the following original documents:
- Foreign passport
- I-94 Arrival/Departure card
- Form I-20 ( F-1 visa)
- Form DS-2019 (J-1 visa)
- Signed, U.S. Social Security card or U.S. individual tax identification number card.
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Additional Resources
Tax Resources
- All IRS Forms
- IRS Foreign Students & Scholars Tax Info
- IRS International Services
- Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- U.S. Department of State
- S.C. Dep. of Revenue
- S.C. Individual Tax Return Forms
- Taxpayer Assistance Outside the U.S. (PDF)
Additional Resources
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International Contact
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
Administrative Services Building
108 Perimeter Road
Phone: 864.656.2000
Email: intlemployment@clemson.eduAnderson Social Security Office
H1B application contact
Office of Global Engagement
Room E307 Martin Hall
Phone: 864.656.0490
Email: is@clemson.edu