Hosting International Guests
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.
Prepare a formal invitation letter for the guest on USC letterhead using this template.
Submit the International Guest form.
NOTE: The Form I-94 admission record (or equivalent) will be available only after the guest’s arrival in the U.S.
Guest or department submits International Guest Arrival Documents form.
ISSS will forward any reimbursement or tax forms to the appropriate USC office. ISSS is not involved in those processes.
Payments to International Guests
Departments issue a letter of inivation to guests, and ISSS advises on the required visa.
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.
Visiting on a B1/WB or B2/WT visa
Read more about the visitor visa for business/tourism.