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 Form I-9
 Employee Address (AD-349)
 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4 Form)
 Appointment Affidavits(SF-61)
 Self Identification Of Reportable Handicap (SF-256)
 Declaration Of Federal Employment (OF-306)
 Ethincity and Race Identification (SF-181)
 State Tax Forms
Forms to Complete Before You Report
Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
Purpose: This form is used to verify your citizenship and eligibility to work in the United States.
Instructions: Complete Section 1. Print one copy and sign the form. Then, on your first day of work, bring a passport or driver’s License and Social Security card. These documents will provide sufficient proof of citizenship.
Who Submits: All new employees.
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Form I-9 )

Employee Address (AD-349)
Purpose:This form is used to designate your official mailing/residence address so that you can receive your biweekly Statement of Earnings and Leave and other important mailings.
Instructions: Read and complete ONLY 1 through 7. Print one copy, sign, and date the form at 13 and 14.
Who Submits: All new employees.
( Employee Address (AD-349) )

Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4 Form)
Purpose: This form is required by the IRS and is used to determine the correct amount of federal income tax to be withheld from your biweekly earnings based on the number of exemptions that you claim.
Instructions: Step 1: Use the Personal Allowances Worksheet to help you determine the number of withholding allowances that you are entitled to claim. Step 2: Fill out the W4 Form and print one copy. Step 3: Sign and date.
Who Submits: Mandatory for all new employees. State tax information is provided at Orientation. ( Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4 Form) )

Appointment Affidavits(SF-61)
Purpose: This form is used on your first day of work when you take the Oath of Office. This form is NOT to be completed until you are sworn in.
Instructions: Print one copy. Bring this blank form with you on your first day. DO NOT COMPLETE. After you are sworn in, you will sign and date the affidavits.
Who Submits: All new employees.
( Appointment Affidavits(SF-61) )

Self Identification Of Reportable Handicap (SF-256)
Purpose: This form is used to collect statistical information for agency reports on hiring, placement, and advancement of handicapped individuals.
Instructions: Complete the requested personal information at the top of the Form and indicate the appropriate code. Print one copy and sign the form.
Who Submits: All new employees.
( Self Identification Of Reportable Handicap (SF-256) )

Declaration Of Federal Employment (OF-306)
Purpose: This form is used to determine your acceptability for Federal employment.
Instructions: Read and complete the form. Print one copy and sign the form. NOTE: A false statement on any part of this form may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. You may also be punished by a fine or imprisonment.
Who Submits: All new employees.
( Declaration Of Federal Employment (OF-306) )

Race And National Origin Identification (SF-181)
Purpose:This form is used to collect statistical information on the composition of the CBP workforce. Completion of this form is optional. However, if you do not complete this form, CBP will attempt to identify your race and national origin by visual perception.
Instructions: Read and complete the form. Print one copy.
Who Submits: All new employees.
( Ethincity and Race Identification (SF-181) )

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