Expatriate Orientation - 2012
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First Step
Signed expat contract
Sign Loan Agreement
Open Bank account
Complete the Direct Deposit Form
Copy of Voided Check
I-9 Form
Follow the link in your welcome letter for
complete information and instructions .
Apply for SSN
Allow 5 to 7 business days before applying
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Loan
> Loan amounts are regulated by the government.
> Must have items (loan agreement, direct deposit
form, voided check) and received by EOD Monday
> Loan is direct deposited into your personal account
on Friday
> Repayment is automatically withheld from your
paycheck.
> You are responsible to repay your loan in full
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Advances
> Advances are paid semi monthly (according to
the manual schedule).
> Advances are direct deposited into your bank
account.
> Payments are figured on days worked and are
taxed at a highest level.
> Advances do not include Child care or any
Benefits deductions..
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Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
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This is a government form which must be completed within 3business days of your first working day in the U.S.
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Information and Instructions on how to complete the form are listed
in the link below:
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http://www.amdocs.com/Careers/NewHires/USA/WelcomeInformation/NewHireInformation/
Pages/I-9Information.aspx
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If you have any questions concerning I-9 Form, please contact
I9USA@amdocs.com
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Child Care Allowance
Expats are entitled to Child Care Allowance
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Eligible Children - from birth and stops once
child can attend first grade, as determined by
your school district.
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Amount is determined by location and number
of eligible children.
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Payments begin for eligible children with
relocation effective from your FWD.
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A Child Care form must be submitted to begin
payments.
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Child Care Allowance is not included in salary
advances; however, your first paycheck is
adjusted to include childcare back pay.
NOTE: Additional children born during relocation
will be eligible for child care allowance from date of birth.
A child care form must be submitted to begin additional
payment.
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Social Security Number
Once you have received your SSN, your Lifecycle
representative will place you on payroll.
In order to do this, we will need the following forms:
> Copy of SSN card
> PIF – Personal Information Sheet
> W4 Federal Tax Forms
> State Tax Forms (if applicable)
> Child Care form (If applicable)
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Credit Cards
> Corporate AMEX
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Manager must sign application
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The “Departure Date” should match the date on your I-94
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Credit card is only for corporate expenses
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Reimbursements are made by submitting an expense report to A/P
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You are responsible for paying the balance in full each pay cycle
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This credit card does not help you establish credit history
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Will take 5 to 7 business days to process
> Personal Visa
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Helps to establish personal credit
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Spouse can be an authorized user but not a co-signer
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Must have a permanent home address, alternative phone number and SSN
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Will take 3 to 4 weeks to process
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You are responsible for paying the balance in full each pay cycle
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Company Agreements
> Conflict of Interest
> Use of Amdocs IT Assets
> Employee/Consultant Confidentiality Undertaking Reminder
> Employee Information Manual Acknowledgement
> Invention Rights Agreement
> Code of Ethics/Business Conduct
> Insider Trading Agreement
> Non-Compete Agreement (Required before start date for B5
and B6 only)
> Non-Solicitation Agreement (Required before start date for B5
and B6 only)
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Good to know….
> You will receive advances until you are placed on
payroll.
> You are placed on payroll once we have all the
necessary forms and your SSN
> Your 1st paycheck after you are placed on payroll will be
direct deposited to your U.S. bank account.
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Useful Contact Information
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Americasbenefits@amdocs.com
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_Help Desk North America or 314-212-7777 (IT Help Desk)
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North American HR Professional Services :
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LifeBalance
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www.lifebalance.net
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user name: amdocs and password: us
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Payroll
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Daniela Egidi 314-212-8318
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Amy Hanna 314-212-7077
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Stephanie Robinson 314-212-8308
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Logistics
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Carmen Bommarito
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314-212-7298
Travel
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Erika Chastain 314-212-7779
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