Hiring International Employees
HR Liaisons play an important role in the hiring and onboarding of international employees. The hiring process is more complex due to additional steps and documentation not required of US citizens or green card holders. At George Mason, Human Resources, the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS), and the International Tax Office (ITO) work together to assist students, faculty, and other employees with navigating the process of obtaining employment. There are several resources available to you:
International Employee in the U.S.
- New Employee Hiring Guidance - This document covers step-by-step instructions required to obtain employment and be eligible to work in the US. The steps contain associated links to government agencies, forms, and offices within GMU that support international employees.
- New International Employee Hiring Guidance Video
Global Employment
Velocity Global is service that George Mason uses to hire and pay international employees and independent contractors, particularly when GMU needs to access talent in other countries where it is not registered as an employer. The university has a contract with Velocity Global for these international employment services, allowing them to navigate local regulations for hiring, paying remote workers, and complying with foreign and US laws. There are several resources available to you:
- International Hiring Decision Tree
- Fiscal Services - International Hiring Guidance
- Video - Global Employment - Opportunities and Challenges
- Video - International Tax Training - Global Employment (Remote Work)
- Human Resources – Documenting Flexible Work
- Human Resources – Why Flexible Work?
**The process for hiring GMU employees outside of the US and all associated resources are currently under review by the International Tax Office. Please contact the ITO with questions at inttax@gmu.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
For more information, please visit the International Tax Office website or email inttax@gmu.edu