Form 1 Certificate

[Michael Rosiles]

Thedocuments on List A show both identity and employment authorization. Employees presenting an acceptable List A document should not be asked to present any other document. Some List A documents are in fact a combination of 2 or more documents. In these cases, the documents presented together count as one List A document.

To reduce the risk of fraud and counterfeiting, USCIS redesigns the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card every three to five years. Introduction of new EAD designs does not mean that previous designs are invalid. Both current and previous cards remain valid until the expiration date shown on the card (unless otherwise noted such as through an automatic extension of the validity period of the EAD indicated on a Form I-797, Notice of Action, or in a Federal Register notice). See Section 5.0 Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents EADs in Certain Circumstances. USCIS began issuing its most recent redesign on January 30, 2023. Some EADs issued after that date may still display the previous design format because USCIS uses existing card stock until supplies are depleted.

This document may only be used if the period of endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment does not conflict with any restrictions or limitations listed on Form I-94 or I-94A, Arrival-Departure Record. Note: Some individuals who present this List A document, such as certain nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors, must present additional documentation in order to prove their work authorization in the U.S.

In April 2013, Form I-94 was automated at airports and seaports. U.S. Customs and Border Protection no longer automatically provides travelers with a paper copy of Form I-94. Travelers may access Form I-94 information through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website or may request a paper Form I-94 during the inspection process.

The documents on List B establish only identity. Employees who choose to present a List B document must also present a document from List C for Section 2. Employees may present one of the following unexpired List B documents:

An ID card can be issued by any state (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) or local government. You may accept an ID card if it contains a photograph or, if it does not contain a photograph, it includes identifying information, such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address.

You may only accept an original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession of the United States that bears an official seal. Versions will vary by state and year of birth.

We are currently experiencing issues with the reset password function on the electronic filing system. If you remember your password then you can log in and work on your certificates. If you need a password reset, you will need to wait until this issue is remedied. We are currently working on this issue. This notice will be removed when the password reset function is working.

A governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties. If you are the business entity that is completing the form, you are a filer type CERT-BUS. If you are the governmental entity or state agency that received the signed contract and wish to acknowledge it, you are a filer type CERT-GOV.

To use the electronic filing application, you must setup a filer id/account. This filer id is your selected email address. All password tokens are sent to this address. Go to the Login Page and click on the text that states "Click here if you don't have a user ID" in order to create your filer account.

If you don't remember your password, you can go to the Login page and click on the "Forgot Password?" text in order to reset your password. Your filer id is your email address. An email will be sent to you with a token that is used to change your password.

The filing application can be started by using a personal computer or laptop, a Mac desktop computer or MacBook, or a Tablet to bring up a browser window. Acceptable browsers and their minimal version level are: Chrome 4 Firefox 15 Opera 12.1 Safari 4 Internet Explorer 9 (IE is no longer supported by Microsoft and is not recommended)

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Changes to Form 1295

Instructional Videos for Business Entities Logging In the First Time - Business User How To Create a Certificate

Instructional Videos for Governmental Entities and State Agencies Logging In the First Time - Government User How To Acknowledge a Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions Laws & Regulations Implementation of HB1295 In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million, or (3) is for services that would require a person to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 of the Government Code. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016.

The Texas Ethics Commission was required to adopt rules necessary to implement that law, prescribe the disclosure of interested parties form, and post a copy of the form on the commission's website. The commission adopted the Certificate of Interested Parties form (Form 1295) on October 5, 2015. The commission also adopted new rules (Chapter 46) on November 30, 2015, to implement the law. The commission does not have any additional authority to enforce or interpret House Bill 1295.

Starting on January 1, 2016, the commission made available on its website a new filing application that must be used to file Form 1295. A business entity must use the application to enter the required information on Form 1295 and print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing that will contain a unique certification number. An authorized agent of the business entity must sign the printed copy of the form. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing must be filed with the governmental body or state agency with which the business entity is entering into the contract.

The governmental entity or state agency must notify the commission, using the commission's filing application, of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 with the certification of filing not later than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract. This process is known as acknowledging the certificate. The commission will post the acknowledged Form 1295 to its website within seven business days after receiving notice from the governmental entity or state agency. The posted acknowledged form does not contain the declaration of signature information provided by the business.

Note: Due to the fact that the laws governing the formation and operation of business entities and the effectiveness of a UCC Financing Statement involve more than filing documents with our office, we suggest you consult an attorney, accountant, or other professional. Our staff cannot act as consultants.

Note: Under Maryland Criminal Law, a person who files in public records of the Department of Assessments and Taxations a lien or encumbrance against the personal property of another that is based on a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both for the first offense.

Note: For entities with multi locations, only complete Section VI of Form 5 with the initial location reported. An additional Section V should be completed when reporting multi locations or branches.

The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent, accessible and convenient, and truthful and transparent services.

Importers must complete NOAA Form 370, Fisheries Certificate of Origin (PDF, 2 pages), for all imports of frozen and/or processed tuna and tuna products. This form is not required for fresh tuna. Importers must submit the form to U.S. Customs and Border Protection before or at the time of importation via the Automated Commercial Environment system. It is important for importers to properly and completely fill out all NOAA Form 370s.

For tuna harvested by purse seine vessels with a carrying capacity over 400 short tons (362.8 metric tons) in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, importers must also submit an International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP) Member Nation Certification for each applicable vessel fishing trip through the ACE Document Imaging System (PDF, 1 page).

For all fishing trips (other than those in eastern tropical Pacific Ocean by large purse seine vessels having a carrying capacity of more than 400 short tons), the vessel captain must sign and submit the following statements (known as a Captain's Statement) for the tuna to be certified as dolphin-safe:

Importers of frozen and/or processed tuna and tuna products must now also possess an International Fisheries Trade Permit. More information, including instructions on how to apply for this permit, can be found on our International Trade Program page.

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