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Summary

G5 visa holders who are employed by G4 staff members of the World ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group or IMF are eligible for membership at the .

• The G4 principal does not need to be a member of BFSFCU for the G5 visa holder to qualify for membership on his/her own.
• Membership with BFSFCU is not conditional based on visa status; BFSFCU is not obligated to monitor G5 visa expiration dates.
• Employment relationships between G4 and G5 visa holders are governed by the U.S. State Department and local labor laws, with additional restrictions implemented by the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Group and IMF.

Step

Action

Action by G5 Visa Holder

01

Apply for an account at BFSFCU using one of the following methods:

• Visit one of the BFSFCU branches:

o  Main Complex - 1818 H Street, NW

o  IMF HQ2 - 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

o  IFC - 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

• Access and then select "Become a Member."

02

Submit the required documents based on the method of application:

• If applying in person:

o  A U.S. government-issued social security number or a formal document from the U.S. Social Security Administration office indicating that you have applied for a social security number

If a formal document from Social Security Administration is provided in lieu of a social security number, you have 30 calendar days to provide the social security number. If you fail to provide the social security number, the account will be closed.

o  A government-issued photo identification, such as passport, that is in compliance with the U.S. Patriot Act

o  Completed membership application form (available at the branch) with G4 staff member¡¯s name as sponsor to show membership eligibility

o  Certification of USD account (available at the branch)

o  $5.00 to deposit into the new account

• If applying online:

o  Application form with G4 staff member¡¯s name as sponsor, to be completed and submitted online.

o  Copy of a government-issued photo identification, such as passport, and $5.00 to deposit into the new account to be mailed to:
¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵAPP Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
PO Box 27755
Washington, D.C. 20038

Note:

If the G4 staff member has a BFSFCU account, s/he can cash checks, wire funds to other bank accounts, apply for loans, and avail benefits that BFSFCU offers. S/he can also set up a standing instruction to pay salary to the G5 visa holder¡¯s BFSFCU account. For more information, contact BFSFCU¡¯s Member Service Department:

• Telephone: 202-212-6400
• E-mail: memberservices@bfsfcu.org