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Sailing
When an individual holding any type of visa (including immi-
Permits
grant) leaves the United States, or departs for reasons of va-
Cation or business, a sailing permit should be obtained sev-
eral days, but not more than three weeks, in advance of departure.
(See also section on Exchange Visitors.) However, a sailing permit is
not required for an individual with a B-1 visa who has been in the
United States for less than 90 days.If the appointment at the Labora-
tory has been salaried, a statement of earnings should be requested
from the Fiscal Division, 37 Brookhaven Avenue, and taken with pass-
a ee
port, copy of last U.S. income tax return (if any) «nd return ticket (if
any) to a local office of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, whose location can be recommended by the Internal Audit Group, 37 Brookhaven Avenue. In the case of unsalaried appointments, a letter stating
the conditions of appointment should be requested from the Office of
Scientific Personnel.
Alien
Registration
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a
Number
When corresponding with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Alien Registration Number (if any)
Aliens are required to pay U.S. income tax, New York State in-
come tax and U.S. Social Securly tax on income derived from
Ta es
Sources within the United States. However, those individuals with F-1
or J-1 visas are exempt from U.S. Social Security taxes. Otherwise,
tax rates, exemptions and exceptions vary with type of visa, duration
of appointment, residency, and tax treaties. Aliens should inquire at
the Alien Tax Bureau of the Internal Revenue Service for information
concerning their particular tax situation. Other information may be obtained from publications #518 (Foreign Scholars and Educatioial
and Cultural Exchange Visitors) and #519 (United States Tax Guide
for Aliens), available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Wasnh-
ington, D.C., for 75¢ per copy.
Individuals filing tax returns for previous years, after having left tne
United States, may obtain the appropriate forms from a U.S. Embassy
or Consulate.
should be stated to expedite the handling of the request.
This number, sometimes designated as a File Number, is
not issued upon arrival in the United States unless a ‘'file” exists at
that time. It is usually an eight-digit number prefixed by the letter “A”.
A permanent file is made upon application for extension of stay or any
changeof visa status. File numbers issued in previous years should
also be stated.
Alien
Address
Registration
ter Street.
INS
New York
Office
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During January of each year, all aliens in the United
States must report their addresses to the Commissioner
of Immigration and Naturalization Service. Alien address
report cards are available at the U.S. Post Office, 2 Cen-
The address and telephone number of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service office having jurisdiction over Brookhaven National Laboratory is as follows:
U.S. Department of Justice
Immigration and Naturalization Service
20 West Broadway
New York, N.Y, 10007
Telephone: Area Code 212, 349-8735
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