International Employment

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.

Hiring InstructionsTax 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: 864.656.5591

U.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.

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

• International Student Summer Employment Guidelines
• International Info Form (PDF)
• International Student Work Calendar
• U.S. Source Scholarships
• Non-Resident Alien Payments
• Office of Global Engagement

Contact Us

Office of Human Resources
Administrative Services Building
108 Perimeter Road
Phone: 864.656.2000
Email: intlemployment@clemson.edu

Anderson Social Security Office

H1B application contact

Office of Global Engagement
Room E307 Martin Hall
Phone: 864.656.0490
Email: is@clemson.edu