The LSU AgCenter is pleased to welcome all international employees to our campus. The AgCenter Office of Human Resources Management team is committed to providing comprehensive immigration support to our faculty and scholars. We offer assistance with visa processes and access to resources designed to help you succeed.

Below are the visa classifications commonly used by the AgCenter, instructions to units regarding the processing of immigration related documents, and the policies which govern this program.

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Orientation Manual for International Visitors

Policies

• LSU System Policy (PM-26)
• AgCenter Policy (PS-27)

Government Agencies Involved in Immigration Related Activities

• U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Visa Classifications

• H-1B - Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

Permanent Residency (Green Card) Requests

It is the practice of the LSU AgCenter, in accordance with LSU PM-26, to provide sponsorship for permanent residency requests only for full-time employees who are in tenured or tenure track faculty positions. With the exception of fees required to be employer paid, payment of all legal fees, as well as application and/or filing fees for permanent residency are the responsibility of the employee. Employees who are in term or non-tenure track positions and/or who are funded via soft money are generally not eligible for sponsorship. An employee or unit head who would like to inquire about the options for sponsorship must reach out to AgCenter HR prior to starting the process.

Income Tax Resources for International Employees

• Income Tax Information:
  • US Internal Revenue Service
  • Louisiana Department of Revenue
• International employees who claimed tax treaty benefits in 2025 will receive a 1042-S form no later than March 15, 2025. Both forms are needed before tax returns can be filed.
• International employees who are considered non-resident aliens should complete federal forms 1040NR or 1040NREZ and 8843. All other international employees must consider their particular situation to determine the appropriate forms to file.
• Tax Software for Non-Resident Aliens
  • There are two software programs available for international taxpayers considered nonresident aliens to purchase and use to prepare their required U.S. Federal tax return. GLACIER Tax Prep is provided through ARCTIC INTERNATIONAL, which is a company that has provided international tax training to employers for many years. Another recent addition of software for this group of taxpayers can be found at Sprintax. These software programs do not prepare State tax returns.