Planning on inviting an international faculty member
or research scholar to USM?
Our best advice is Start The Planning Process EARLY.
You will need to talk with the International Programs Office to ensure that they enter the US with the proper immigration status. The first step is to complete a Visitor Data Sheet and return it to the International Office with any necessary back up materials
International Visitors Data Sheet
Also, please read the following information sheet on
Payments to International Visitors
US Social Security Card Application
The Portland Social Security Office is located at 550 Forest Avenue in Portland (on the corner of Ashmont Street).
Offiece hours are Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Their phone number is 207-771-2851
The Office of International Programs can help you deterine what documents you need to bring with you in order to apply.
Office of International Programs and
National Student Exchange
P. O. Box 9300
101 Payson Smith Hall
Portland, ME USA
04104-9300
E-Mail: International@usm.maine.edu
Phone: (207) 780-4959
TTY (207) 780-5646
FAX (207) 780-4933