Request A-number

[runesole 0]

Hi.

Can I request an alien registration number when I enter the US on a J-1 visa?

If so, who do I ask at my port of entry to aquire this number?

Edited July 8, 2012 by runesole

[JohnR! 5,495]

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Hi.

Can I request an alien registration number when I enter the US on a J-1 visa?

If so, who do I ask at my port of entry to aquire this number?

No you can't. An ARN is assigned automatically, should their visa warrant it.

[runesole 0]

No you can't. An ARN is assigned automatically, should their visa warrant it.

So there is no way, whatsoever for me to get an A#?

Edited July 8, 2012 by runesole

[JohnR! 5,495]

1341763876[/url]' post='5510532']

So there is no way, whatsoever for me to get an A#?

Not on a J-1 visa. However you will not need a ARN so it is really not a problem.

[runesole 0]

Not on a J-1 visa. However you will not need a ARN so it is really not a problem.

I have been planning to go hunting in the US (incl. range training (my hobby in Norway)). I therefore need a valid ARN to legally be able to purchase a weapon.

So I don't need an ARN, but I really wish to get one if possible.

[JohnR! 5,495]

1341764679[/url]' post='5510549']

I have been planning to go hunting in the US (incl. range training (my hobby in Norway)). I therefore need a valid ARN to legally be able to purchase a weapon.

So I don't need an ARN, but I really wish to get one if possible.

I believe you must be a permanent resident in order to purchase a gun in the US. Unless someone else has any suggestions, consider checking with the Game Dept in the state you would like to hunt and see what their requirements are.

[Adriene H 89]

I believe you must be a permanent resident in order to purchase a gun in the US. Unless someone else has any suggestions, consider checking with the Game Dept in the state you would like to hunt and see what their requirements are.

Check things like the Game Dept, Dept of Fish & Wildlife, etc

[runesole 0]

You are in fact allowed to possess a firearm as an nonimmigrant alien in the US, if you meet certain requirements, one of them: an ARN

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/non-immigrant-aliens.pdf

[JohnR! 5,495]

1341765761[/url]' post='5510576']

You are in fact allowed to possess a firearm as an nonimmigrant alien in the US, if you meet certain requirements, one of them: an ARN

http://www.atf.gov/f...rant-aliens.pdf

I would still check with your state and see if there is a workaround for your situation. Good luck.

[runesole 0]

Thanks for the help. Will contact either ATF or a local FFL.

Hmm... It may appear as they have changed the rules the last month or so. The ATF page is for sure different. The 90 day rule is at least gone, and I can't find something about the ARN in the "State of Residence" regulations anymore. Strange....

Edited July 8, 2012 by runesole