ISSS Immigration Services supports J-1, H-1B, TN, O, and B/WB/WT visas, as well as Lawful Permanent Residency. We provide guidance to hiring departments and liaise with immigration attorneys.
You can contact us at immigration@sc.edu or 803-777-7461. We are in the ISSS office in Close-Hipp 470.
Hiring Departments
Departments hiring new international employees for an August 16 start date must have their Hiring Proposals finalized by March 15 to avoid fees and delays.
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H-1B
Learn more about how to support your new hire's H-1B
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Permanent Residency
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
Tools for HR
- Template: Invitation Letter for International Guests
- Template: International Affiliate Offer Letter
- Template: International Offer Letter