Hosting International Guests
Use the Payments to Foreign Nationals matrix to determine eligibility for prizes, awards, honoraria, and reimbursement.
If needed, you can consult with the Office of the Controller for information about eligible payments, policies and procedures, potential taxation issues, etc. For special arrangements such as advance airfare payment, please contact the Travel Office.
Email immigration@sc.edu for questions about any visas not represented on the matrix.
NOTE: The Form I-94 admission record (or equivalent) will be available only after the guest’s arrival in the U.S.
Prepare a formal invitation letter for the guest on USC letterhead using one of these templates:
Payments to International Guests
Departments issue a letter of inivation to guests, and ISSS advises on the required visa. ISSS does not advise on reimbursements or honoraria.
Guests must enter on specific visas when expecting reimbursements or payments. If entered on the wrong visa, the guest will not receive reimbursements or payments. After arrival, guests are required to provide copies of their I-94, passport bio page, and visa.