ISSS Immigration Services supports nonimmigrant visas (J-1, H-1B, O-1) and immigrant visas (EB-2), as well as visiting guests. We provide guidance to hiring departments and liaise with immigration attorneys.
You can contact us at immigration@sc.edu or 803-777-7461, or submit a Consultation Request. We are in the ISSS office in Close-Hipp 470.
Hiring? See our page about New Hires
Please see the ISSS memo regarding the September 19 Proclamation about H-1B visas.
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H-1B
Learn more about how to support your new hire's H-1B
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Faculty Labor Certification
Learn more about how to support your new tenure track faculty's Permanent Residency
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Affiliate Appointment
Learn more about submitting an affiliate appointment
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Guests
Learn more about hosting international guests
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Student Employment
Visit International Student Services
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Request Letters
Submit the request form for DMV and International Affiliate Verification letters
Hiring Departments
Departments hiring new international tenure track employees for an August 16 start date must have their Hiring Packets finalized by May 15 to avoid fees and delays.
Templates & Forms
- Template: Invitation Letter for International Guests
- Template: International Affiliate Offer Letter
- Template: International Offer Letter