《薄冰高级英语语法》第10.17节认为:……还有一种由for加名词或代词宾格加不定式构成的复合结构,它在句中可以用作“主语”,如:
For a child to do that job is just inconceivable. 让一个孩子做这项工作真是不可思议。
For the goods to be packed in strong cases is necessary. 把货物包装在坚实的箱子里是必要的。
以上两句常用形式主语 it, 变为:
It’s just inconceivable for a child to do that job.
It is necessary for goods to be packed in strong cases.
所以,在 It's important for you to go there in person 一句中,for you to gothere in person其实是复合结构用作主语,句首的it为形式主语。