Fillable Printable Verizon Application Form
Fillable Printable Verizon Application Form
Verizon Application Form
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in employment with Verizon. As part of our application process, we are
providing an Employment Application for your completion.
o Please use blue or black ink to complete the Employment Application.
o Complete the entire application. All requested information requires a response.
o Write “N/A” (or “Not Applicable”) for requested information that does not apply to you.
o Write “Information Unavailable” when you do not have the requested information and you ar e
unable to obtain it. Provide the reason why the information is unavailable. For example: If a
former employer is no longer in business, you should provide as much information as possible,
including the name of the company, department, title/work duties, last salary, dates employed,
reason for leaving, and the supervisor’s name. However, if you are unable to obtain the
telephone number and address, you should write “Information Unavailable – company
closed”.
o Carefully read page 4 of the Employment Application regarding certain state laws before
completing the Criminal Record portion of t he application. Be sure the information you provide
about prior convictions is accurate and complete.
o
Note: If you have entered a plea of guilty, you may have a record of conviction.
Convictions include even seemingly minor violations, i.e., driving without a seatbelt or
littering. You must also include instances when you paid a fine for a traffic and/or
motor vehicle violation.
Please review each page of the application carefully. Failure to provide
complete and accurate information on this application could make you ineligible
for hire or be a cause for termination if you are hired.
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Verizon Application - Applicant Guide
1.
The Application - If you make a mistake, draw one line through the mistake, writ e your correction, and then write
your initials by the change. If a section does not pert ain to you, you may write N/A in that section. DO NOT use
N/A if you simply do not know/remember information.
N/A is only used if a section does not apply to you.
2. Page 1 – Education section. Make sure t o complete this section as requested. Include “course of study” (usually
General) and GPA. If you do not remember your G PA, provide your average grade, for example “B Average ”.
3. Page 2 – Work Experience. Please be sure to complete this as requested. Start with your mo st recent employment
status and include all requ ested info rmation. If you attended school during a time period, enter the dates yo u were
in school, then enter “full time student”. Periods of unemployment should be h andled the same way. If you
worked for a company that has closed, enter na me of company, city and state, and enter “information unavailable -
company closed” for phone number, supervisor, etc.
If the job f or which y ou are applying requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and you already have a CDL,
list an additional five (5) years of employ ment [for a total of ten (10) years]. If you do not have a CDL o r the job for
which you are applying does not require a CDL, you may list additional work experience beyond the five (5) years
[for a total of ten (10 ) ye ars] if you believe it is r elevant to t he job for whi ch you are applying.
If you were not self-employed, enter N/A in this section. If you were not an employee of Verizon, check the “no”
box and enter N/A in that section.
If the position requires testing, please ask your test administrator for assistance if you have any questions. THIS
IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. Getting all the information correct will insure that your
information is reviewed in a timely manner. If your work history does not fit on Page 2, please ask the test
administrator for additional copies of that page.
4. Page 3 – If you have no military experience, enter N/A in this section. If you have military experience, ask the test
administrator for a military form.
In the section that asks you to “Review the skills below to identify those you possess”, “L - Low” does not mean
“none”. If you have no experience in any of these areas, leave it blank - do not check “L”. The last question asks if
you have a security clearance. Those applicants with a security clearance will know if this question applies to
them. Those who have a security clearance typically have military or federal government work history.
5. Page 4 – Criminal Record. Misdemean ors and felonies – list all since age 18. Be sure to read the entire se ction
carefully, and include any required information (including docket n umbers, dates, and the dispositions). If the
docket number is not kno wn, plea se contact the courthouse and obtain the number fro m the Court Clerk.
6. Page 5 – List all violations of motor vehicle laws/ordinan ces (other than parking violations) of which you have
been convicted or forfeited bond or coll ateral during the past 3 years. If you have been charged with a violation of
motor vehicle laws/ordin ances and you are awaiting a trial or other disposition, indicate the offense charged and
the expected date of trial or other disposition. If you are applying for a job in California, Massachusetts or Rhode
Island, see section on page 4 under “Cri minal Record” for traffic offenses which you do not need to disclose. You
do not have to report any offenses for which you have been arrested or charged, but that did not result in a
conviction. Please be certain to include the violation, the date, and the disposition (e.g. “fine paid”, “reduced to
non-moving violation”, etc.).
7. Page 6 – Be sure to read this page and then answer “yes” or “no” a t the bottom. Sign and dat e in the lower left
corner of the page, unless you reside in the state of Maryland.
8. Page 7 – If you do not want to provide the Gender and Race/Ethnic Group information, you must so indicate at the
top of the page by writing your initials on the line. Regardless if you elect to provide the information on this page,
please be sure to still fill in the “Application Date” and “Social Security Number” boxes. The Race and
Gender/Ethnic Group information is not used for hiring decisions; it is used to co mply with Federal la ws concerning
Affirmative Action. Please either self-identify OR initial this page, do not do both. If you choose to indicate
Race/Ethnic Group, please sele ct only one category for Race/Ethnic group information.
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Employment Application
4/2007
Please note that by submitting this application, you may be considered for available positions in multiple Verizon Communications Companies
unless otherwise specified by you. Verizon Companies are Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employers. Unlawful discrimination because of
age, color, citizenship status, disability, disabled veteran status, gender, marital status, national origi n, ra ce , religion, sexual orienta tion, Vietnam-e ra
veteran status or any other c h ara c ter is tic protected by applic abl e law is prohibi t ed. If you believe you have been discrim i nat e d ag ainst, you ma y
notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Employment Standards Administration and/or
other appropriate federal, state or local agencies.
Please be careful when completing your Verizon Employment Application. Answer all questions on this application completely and
accurately. Failure to provide completel y accurate information could make you ineligible for hire or be a cause for termination if you are
hired. Verizon Communications, at its discretion, may consider your application for employment after this date.
Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number
Present Address (Number/Street, Apt./Floor #) City State Zip
Telephone No. (day) Home Work Cell Telephone No. (evening) Home Work Cell
Telephone No. (other) Email Address (optional) May we contact you at your current employer?
Yes No
Are you legally authorized to work in the
United States?
Are you under 18 years of age? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa
stat us (ex: H-1 B)?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
What are your salary expectations? Please indicate your work location / geographic preference: When will you be available to start work?
$ Primary choice (City & State)
Secondary choice (City & State)
per Hour
Immediately
Within two weeks of job offer
Annual
Two weeks or more from job offer
Type of position sought: Indicate the type of position desired (if known): Management Associate
Indicate job title:
Full-Time Part-Time
Temporary Summer
Were you ever an employee of Verizon or an affiliate company (i.e., former Bell Atlantic or GTE, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Business, etc)?
Yes No
If yes: Name of Company Last Salary Job Title
Supervisor Supervisor’s Location (city/state)
Dates Employed From (mm/yy) – To (mm/yy) - Reason for Leaving
EDUCATION
Name of High School City State
Course of Study GPA/scale Did you graduate?
Yes No
Highest grade completed
9 10 11 12 GED (City/State of Testing Center) GED Agency Name
Name of Under
g
raduate Colle
g
e/Universit
y
or Trade School Cit
y
State
Course of Study/Degree GPA/scale Did you graduate? Type of diploma/certificate
Yes No
Dates Attended Years completed Credits Completed
From To
1 2 3 4
Name of Under
g
raduate Colle
g
e/Universit
y
or Trade School Cit
y
State
Course of Study/Degree GPA/scale Did you graduate? Type of diploma/certificate
Yes No
Dates Attended Years completed Credits Completed
From To
1 2 3 4
Name of Graduate Colle
g
e/Universit
y
or Trade School Cit
y
State
Course of Study/Degree GPA/scale Did you graduate? Type of diploma/certificate
Yes No
Dates Attended Years completed Credits Completed
From To
1 2 3 4
2
Name Social Security Number
WORK EXPERIENCE
List all employers for the past five (5) years, including cooperative and summer work. You may also list volunteer work. If unemployed during the
5-yea r period, list dates of unemployment. If self-employed, list dates and include clients that may be contacted for verification (space is provid e d at
the end of this section). The entire five (5) year period must be acc o u n t e d fo r . In addition, you may indicate if information on your work experience
is available under a different name (this will facilitate verification of your answer).
If the job for which you are applying requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and you already have a CDL, list an additional five (5)
years of employment [for a total of ten (10) years]. If you do not have a CDL or the job for which you are applying does not require a CDL, you
may list additional work experience beyond the five (5) years [for a total of ten (10) years] if you believe it is relevant to the job for which you are
a
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in
g
.
LIST MOST RECENT JOB FIRST
Name of Company Address (number/street/city/state/zip)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
A
ddress
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
Address
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
Address
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
Address
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
Address
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
Name of Com
p
an
y
Address
(
number/street/cit
y
/state/zi
p)
Supervisor name and phone number Title/work duties
Dates employed (From/To) Last salary Reason for leaving
If you are currently employed, may we contact your employer and/or supervisor to conduct a reference check?
Yes No
If yes: Please list name and phone number of individual to be contacted.
If self-employed, list client r efere nce and telephone number.
Client(s) Dates (From/To) Telephone Number
-
-
-
-
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Name Social Security Number
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE/EXPERIENCE (DO NOT INCLUDE ROTC)
Date of Discharge (mm/dd/yy) Branch of Service
Occupational Specialization Grade/Rank at Discharge
Special/Technical Training Special/Technical Training Dates of Attendance (From/To)
Type of Discharge (honorable, general, other than honorable) Military Occupational Skill (MOS) Long Title
Are you fluent in a language other than English? (answering this question is optional)
Review the skills below to identify only those you possess. For those skills you possess, check the corresponding block to indicate your proficiency for that particular skill.
L - Low M - Medium H - High
L M H
L M H
L M H
Building Maintenance
CAD
Cable TV/CATV Installation
Customer Service
Data Input
Electrical / Electricity
Electronics Equipment Calibration
Heavy Equipment Operator
Keyboard (Windows environment)
Mechanical
PC Literacy
Pole Climbing
Presentation Skills
Project Management
Sales
Software Engineering Skills
Team Building
Vehicle Maintenance
Word Processing
Other
Indicate below any License(s) or Certificate(s) you possess. If you have a license/certificate that is not listed, mark the square for “Other” and print the name of
License/Certificate in the space provided.
ASE Certification in Refrigerant Recovery Boiler Fireman’s License Certified Compensation Professional
Certified Contract Manager Certified Management Accountant Certified Private Fleet Manager
Certified Public Accountant Certified Purchasing Manager Certified Quality Engineer
Certified Reliability Engineer Commercial Driver’s License Data Certification
DC Engineer’s License Class 3 DC Engineer’s License Class 6 & 8a Facility Management Associate
Forkli ft Ce rtification High Pressure Steam License IT Certification (type)
Master Electrician Nortel Certification Professional Engineer
Project Management Certification Radio License (type) Worker’s Compensation Representative
Refrigeration License/Heating, Ai r Conditioning, Licensed Smog Check Mechanic Micro-station Computer Aided
Ventilation License Drawing Certificate
SPHR or PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Other
Verizon Communications does not permit employees to work in organizations or functions that are directly or indirectly managed or supervised by relatives, members of
their household, or persons with whom they have a close personal relationship. Do any of your relatives, members of your household, or persons with whom you have a
close personal relationship work for Verizon?
Yes No If yes, provide name, relationship and work location
Have you previously applied for a job with Verizon (or the former Bell Atlantic or GTE or any of their subsidiaries)?
Yes No
If yes: Date
Name of Company
City/State
For positions that require a security clearance:
Do you hold a security clearance?
Yes No Type of clearance
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Name Social Security Number
CRIMINAL RECORD
If you are applying for a job in Hawaii: DO NOT COMPLETE THIS PAGE UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.
If you are applying for a job in California:
You are not required by California to provide information concerning:
* An arrest or detention that did not result in conviction. (However, you are required to provide information concerning an arrest for which you are
out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial);
* A referral to, and participation in, any pre-trial or post-trial diversion program;
* Convictions for the following marijuana-related off enses that are m ore tha n t wo yea rs old: (i) the misdemeanor posse ssion of marijuan a (othe r than
concentrated cannabis); (ii) giving away, offering to give away, transporting, offering to transport, or attempting to transport not more than 28.5
grams of marijuana (other than concentrated cannabis); (iii) possessing paraphernalia used to inject or smoke marijuana; (iv) being present in a
place where marijuana is used; (v) using or being under the influence of marijuana;
* Convictions for which the record has been judicially ordered sealed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated;
* Misdemeanor convictions for which (i) probation has been successfully completed (or otherwise discharged) and (ii) the case has been judicially
dismissed;
* Any arrest for which a pre-trial diversion program has been successfully completed;
Reporting of any of the above information p rior to employment is strictly voluntary for California applicants and non- disclosure of this information will
not be considered in the employment process.
If you are applying for a job in Massachuset ts: You must answer “No” if your criminal record consists only of one or more of the following: (a )
misdemeanors in which the convictions occurred or the completion of any period(s) of incarceration resulting therefrom (if later) occurred five or
more years ago (b) misdemeanor convictions limited to a first offense for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, disturbance
of the peace or affray (c) minor traffic violations other than reckless driving, driving to endanger and motor vehicle homicide and (d) if a charge was
continued without a finding. An applicant for employment with a sealed record on file with the commissioner of probation may ans wer “no record”
with respect to any inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearanc es or convictions. In addition, any applicant for e mployment may
answer “no record” with respect to any inquiry r elative to prio r arrest s, court appeara nces or adjudications in all cases of delinquenc y or as a child in
need of services which did not result in a complaint transferred to the superior court for criminal prosecution.
If you are applying for a job in Rhode Island: You may answer “No” if your criminal record consists only of plea(s) of “no contest” or “nolo
contendere,” you received only probation and served the entire probation without any violation.
All applicants: Read the application carefull y and be sure that the infor mation you pro vide about prior convictions is com plete, true and
includes even seemingly minor violations.
The fact that you may have a record of convictions will not necessarily bar you from employment. Unless specified differently above, “Conviction”
includes a plea of guilty, “no contest” or “nolo contendere.” If you have been charged with a crime and you are awaiting trial or other disposition,
answer “yes.” If you were charge d with a crime, but the charges were dropped, answer “no.” Traffic offenses are addressed in separate questions
of the application. You may answer “no” to any convictions that were expunged.
Have you ever been convicted of, or are you awaiting trial disposi tion on a Felony, Misdemeanor or Summary Offense?
Yes No
Are you currently on pretrial probation or condi tional discharge or in an alternative rehabilit ati ve program where you will be subject to trial if you do not
successfully complete the probation or a lte rnative rehabilitative program?
Yes No
If you answered “Yes” to either of the questions above, provide the following informati on:
Nature of Offense
City/County/State
Docket No.
(i.e. Cause/Case
No. as appropriate)
Conviction
Date
Probation
End Date
(if applicable)
Sentence (If awaiting trial/disposition,
or completion of pretrial probation or
alternative rehabilitative program, give
expected trial/disposition or completion
of probation/program.)
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Name Social Security Number
DRIVER’S LICENSE & DRIVING RECORD
All Applicants must complete this section
List ALL VIOL ATIONS of motor vehicle laws/ordinances (OTHER THAN PARKING VIOLATIONS) of which you have been convicted or forfeited
bond or collateral during the past 3 years. Unless specified differently on the proceeding page “Conviction” includes a plea of “guilty,” “no contest” or
“nolo contendere.” Your driving record will be checked if you are applying for a driving position. Any false statement or failure to disclose
requested information will result in refusal of employment or, if employed, termination from employment.
If you have been charged with a violation of motor vehicle laws/ordinances other than parking violations and you are awaiting a trial or other
disposition, indicate the offense charged and the expected date of trial or other disposition, except as noted below. If you are applying for a job in
California, Massachusetts or Rhode Island, see section on preceding page under Criminal Records for traffic offenses which you do not need to
disclose. You do not have to report any offenses for which you have been arrested or charged, but that did not result in a conviction.
List all
violations of motor vehicle laws/ordinances for which you have attended Traffic School where the charge has not been removed from your driving
record. If
y
ou are unsure
,
y
ou should list the violation.
List all Violations here (If you have no violations, state “none” in box 1)
1 mm/yyyy 4 mm/yyyy
2 mm/yyyy 5 mm/yyyy
3 mm/yyyy 6 mm/yyyy
List any accidents within the past 3 years. Specify the date and nature of the accident (head-on, rear-end, etc.) and any fatalities or personal injuries caused. List by
date of occurrence starting with the most recent.
Do
y
ou hold a valid driver’s license? License Numbe
r
Issuin
g
State
Yes No
Have you ever held a commercial driver’s license? License Number(s) Issuing State
Yes No
Within the past 3 years, have you held a commercial driving position? Yes No
Indicate the nature/extent of your experience in the operation of motor vehicles, including class and type of equipment (i.e., vans, buses, trucks, truck tractors, semi-
trailers, full trailers and pole trailer s) . Include the length of time (start and end date) for each type of equipment.
Have you held a driver’s license in any other State during the past 3 years?
Yes No
License Number Issuing State
Have you ever had a license, permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle denied, revoked or suspended? Yes No
List all Suspensions here (If you have no suspensions, state “none” in box 1)
1 mm/yyyy 4 mm/yyyy
2 mm/yyyy 5 mm/yyyy
3 mm/yyyy 6 mm/yyyy
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Name Social Security Number
UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT
This application, any handbooks, policies, practices, procedures and other communications do not individually or collectively constitute a contract of
employment or a guarantee of employment for any specific term. Subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement or applicable law, (a)
my employment is “at will,” which means that any offer of employment if made to me, or employment of me can be terminated at any time by my
employer or by me with or without cause or prior notice, (b) compensation, benefits, policies, practices, procedures and terms and conditions of
employment, with the exception of my “at will” status, may be changed or eliminate d by my employer at any time without notice, and (c) I will comply
with the rules and regulations of my employer, if I am hired. This paragraph supers edes any and all prior re presentations (exp ress or i mplied) to th e
contrary with respect to the grounds for which, and the manner by which, my employment with Verizon can be terminated.
Verizon Companies or their agents may conduct investigations, including, but not limited to, those relating to prior employment history, record or
conviction, pending trial status, and driving record, as permitted by law. An investigative consumer report including information as to my character
and personal characteristics may be made and I have the right to request (in writing) whether a report is sought, the name and address of the
investigating consumer reporting agency and a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation. If a Consumer
Reporting Agency is engaged in this investigation, information relevant to the nature and scope of the inquiry, if one is made, will be provided to me
if adverse action concerning my employment is taken based, wholly or in part, on this investigation. Information that I have provided on this
application, on my resume, or any other document provided to Verizon Communications as part of the application process is true and correct.
By
signing this application below, I authorize Verizon Communications Companies and their agents to conduct this investigation and I
indicate my awareness that any false or misleading statement or failure to disclose requested information may result in refusal of
employment or, in the event I am employed, may result in my immediate dismissal.
If an offer of emplo yment is made t o me, it is conditio ned on: (a) the satisfactory completion of a medical evaluation ( when required by the job
opening) conducted by a clinic approved by Verizon; (b) my ability to produce documentation establishing both my identity and employment
authorization as required by law, and my completion of the emplo yment verification form designated by the Immigration and Natur alization Service;
(c) the results of a urinalysis screening for both legal and illegal drugs; (d) my successful completion of any other requirements mandated under
federal, state or local laws; and (e) my meeting the minimum age requirement of applicable law.
If I am employed, I will protect private or proprietary information owned or controlled by Verizon. If required, as a condition of my employment, I will
sign the “Employment Agreement Regarding Intellectual Property and Proprietary Information” which assigns to the Company certain inventions,
discoveries, improvements, ideas, computer or other apparatus, programs of work of authorship. If I have signed any agreements with any previous
and/or current employers, relating to intellectual property (such as confidentiality proprietary rights, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation of
customers agreements, etc.) I will provide a copy of any such agreements with this application. I warrant and represent that copies of any such
agreements are provided with this application for employment. To the extent I do n ot have copies of such agreement(s), I have submitted with this
application a written statement that describes the terms of such agreement(s).
In the event I am employed, my eligibility for a pension will be based on the requirements set forth in the applicable pension plan if any, the
provisions of which will be described in a summary plan description to be supplied to me following my employment.
No oral representation of any Company employee or agent can alter any of the above five paragraphs.
If hired, I understand and acknowledge that my employer will be the individual and specific Verizon operating company, affiliate subsidiary, or
successor company to which I report on a regular basis as a full or part-time employee. This application will remain in effect during my term of
employment with Verizon and any of its operating companies, affiliates, subsidiaries or successor companies.
Have you ever been employed by a firm that performed Public Service Commission mandated audits of New York Telephone, NYNEX, or any other
NYNEX subsidiary or by any subsidiary or affiliate which performed any such audit?
Yes No (if yes, please explain)
This certifies that this application was completed by me, and that all entries are
true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a
condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued
employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test.
An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to
a fine not exceeding $100.
Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Applicant
Date
Application Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Social Security Number
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VOLUNTARY SELF-ID
Verizon, as a federal contractor, is required to maintain specific information on applicants for governmental reporting purposes. Any information
provided is confidential and will be used for the Company’s Affirmative Action efforts. The submission of this information is voluntary and will not
subject you to any adverse treatm ent. However, if you choose not to “self-identify,” we are required under Fede ral law to maintain race and g ender
information on the basis of visual observation and personal knowledge. If you do not wish to furnish this information, please initial below.
I do not wish to furnish this information. (Initials)
Gender: Race/Ethnic Group (see definitions below):
Male
White
Female
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Two or More Races
Unknown
White (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Hispanic or Latino - A p erson of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or othe r Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent,
including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of North and South America (including
Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or
other Pacific Islands.
Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above six races.
