Where can I obtain guidance at MSU to ensure that I make the proper arrangements for a future visit of an international guest?
The MSU Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is the preferred source of counseling to properly structure an invitation to an international guest. The OISS Immigration Specialist may be reached by phone at 353-1720 or by Internet. OISS will advise you on the visa requirements for your international guest considering the circumstances and purpose of the visit you are contemplating. If payment to the international guest is anticipated (or even if there is the possibility of payment), Accounts Payable should be consulted to obtain guidance on the payment documentation required to satisfy INS and IRS rules, and to avoid misunderstandings relating to the payment. Accounts Payable may be reached by phone at 353-2011.
