Which form is used to request annual leave or approve absence?

• A. G-955
• B. G-956
• C. I-151/I-551
• D. OPM-71

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is using an official form to request time off and capture the supervisor’s approval in a single, formal record. The G-955 form is the designated Leave Request form for annual leave, so it’s specifically designed to document the dates you want off, route for supervisor approval, and reflect any impact on your leave balance. This keeps attendance and payroll in sync and provides a clear written record of the absence. The other forms aren’t used for requesting annual leave in this context—they’re for unrelated purposes (for example, immigration documents or other administrative processes)—so they don’t serve the same function as a dedicated leave request form.