Key Information for Foreign Nationals

Audience: Foreign National Employees

Last Updated: February 2025

Tufts Support Services (TSS) delivers a high level of service to all employees for transactions supporting Payroll and Benefits. We also provide additional resources and services to the members of our international community, including international student workers, scholars, faculty, and staff. Find dedicated resources below and contact TSS@Tufts.edu for further assistance and information. 

Hiring

• Hiring International Employees (in the US)

Onboarding

• Payroll Onboarding
  • All new hires must complete their Payroll Onboarding in order to be paid. Payroll onboarding consists of the following forms:
    • Creating your Online Identity - This creates your profile in our payroll system
    • Form I-9 - completed with i9Everywhere, this form verifies your employment eligibility. Please do NOT complete your I-9 until your SEVIS record has been activated. Visit the I-Center for Orientation Dates. 
    • Direct Deposit - Informs the payroll system on where to deposit your pay 
    • W-4 Form - Advises the payroll system on how much should be withheld from your paycheck for federal and state income taxes.
• Foreign National Tax Analysis
  • Complete the tax analysis to determine whether you qualify for tax benefits.
• Social Security Number
  • Apply for your Social Security Number
  • Submit your SSN to Payroll