When does IR-1 holder get their A-Number?

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Hi folks

 

I'm towards the end of the process for obtaining an IR-1. I understand that the visa is 'issued' only once the visa in the passport is stamped with the I-551 stamp on first entry to the United States and LRP status is granted from that point.

 

I want to know whether the immigrant is given their A-Number at that point (at the port of entry), or whether you have to wait until the proper green card is issued to get that.

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 41,812]

The "A" number is also called a USCIS Registration number.  It will be printed on the visa.

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Thanks @Crazy Cat - so I'll have the A-Number as soon as the Consulate returns my passport to me with the visa inside?

[Crazy Cat 41,812]

5 minutes ago, elgrandedoodel said:

Thanks @Crazy Cat - so I'll have the A-Number as soon as the Consulate returns my passport to me with the visa inside?

Yes. 

 

 

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Lovely stuff, thanks for the quick response @Crazy Cat!

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Sorry @Crazy Cat - another quick question.

 

As part of obtaining membership of a professional association in the US for my work, I need to answer the following question:

Quote

When the certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card has been issued to you. 

The question is obviously worded in a slightly odd way, but I think I take it to mean:

Quote

On what date was the certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card issued to you?

So - would that date be (i) when the consulate issues the visa; (ii) when the visa is stamped when I enter the US for the first time; or (iii) when I receive my 'proper' green card in the mail after I've entered.

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 41,812]

9 minutes ago, elgrandedoodel said:

Sorry @Crazy Cat - another quick question.

 

As part of obtaining membership of a professional association in the US for my work, I need to answer the following question:

The question is obviously worded in a slightly odd way, but I think I take it to mean:

So - would that date be (i) when the consulate issues the visa; (ii) when the visa is stamped when I enter the US for the first time; or (iii) when I receive my 'proper' green card in the mail after I've entered.

 

Thanks!

I think it means when you become a legal resident.  That is when you enter the US via the immigrant visa.

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from IR1/CR1 Progress Reports to IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures ***

 

1 hour ago, elgrandedoodel said:

I want to know whether the immigrant is given their A-Number at that point (at the port of entry), or whether you have to wait until the proper green card is issued to get that.

 

As mentioned above, the A-number will be printed on the spouse visa.  Some applicants learn of their A-number before getting their visa.  In my case, my A-number was listed on my interview letter from NVC.

 

19 minutes ago, elgrandedoodel said:

So - would that date be (i) when the consulate issues the visa; (ii) when the visa is stamped when I enter the US for the first time; or (iii) when I receive my 'proper' green card in the mail after I've entered.

 

You become an LPR (aka, green card holder) the moment CBP stamps your spouse visa at POE.  So use the date of your first US entry with your spouse visa.

 

[MMDG 106]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think you already get your A# in the interview letter from NVC? isn’t that it? Unless it stands for something else.

Immigrant Visa Interview Details:

Interview Date/Time:	MARCH 06, 2023
Interview Location:	KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT
NVC Case Number:
Invoice ID:
Principal Applicant:
Preference Category:	IR1-Spouse of United States Citizen
A #:	xxxxxxxxx

[Chancy 6,241]

8 minutes ago, MMDG said:

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think you already get your A# in the interview letter from NVC?

 

Some applicants do, but not all, like those with expedited cases not scheduled by NVC.

 

[MMDG 106]

20 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Some applicants do, but not all, like those with expedited cases not scheduled by NVC.

 

Does the “A#”  on my post above stands for Alien number? 

[Chancy 6,241]

5 minutes ago, MMDG said:

Does the “A#”  on my post above stands for Alien number? 

 

Yes.

 

[MMDG 106]

On 2/17/2023 at 12:57 AM, Chancy said:

 

Yes.

 

Does having the A# in the interview letter is a good sign of approval?

[milimelo 4,475]

5 hours ago, MMDG said:

Does having the A# in the interview letter is a good sign of approval?

No. Everyone gets an A#.