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Specifies that all aliens must present valid identification and a valid alien number, explains acceptable identification types (permanent resident vs. non-immigrant), and details how to complete Form 4473 questions 19, 20, 21.m.1, 21.m.2, and 26.d based on status. Includes NICS call-center and E-Check input notes to prevent incorrect number capture.","All Aliens, no matter the status, must have the following two items:  \n1) A valid form of identification; and  \n2) A valid alien number* (which will be provided to question 20 on the ATF Form)  \nDescription  \n-Granted permanent residence in the United States  \n-Most are known as LPR  \n-Must Carry evidence of their status  \n-Status, in majority of cases, is granted for life  \nIdentification  \n-Identification will Indicate “Permanent Resident”  \n-Card will have either an A\\#, AR\\# or USCIS\\#  \n-Number will be nine numeric digits in length  \n-No longer need proof of 90 days of residency  \nQuick Form 4473 Check  \nQuestion 19 (Country of Citizenship)  \nQuestion 20 (Alien Number)– 9 digit number  \nQuestion 21.m.1 . (Alien admitted with nonimmigrant visa?)  \n– will respond with “No”  \nQuestion 21.m.2. (Exceptions)– Leave blank  \nNICS—National Instant Criminal Background Check System  \nICE—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement  \nFFL—Federal Firearms Licensee  \nAR\\#—Alien Registration Number  \nA\\#—Alien Number  \nLPR—Legal Permanent Resident Alien  \nUSCIS\\#—United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services Number CBP—United States Customs and Border Patrol  \nForm I-94—Arrival and Departure Record  \nDescription  \n-No intention of abandoning residence in another country  \n-Granted access to the United States for a specific purpose and fora temporary period of time  \nIdentification  \n-Identification will be either a Visa or Employment Authorization Card  \n-May have both an A\\#/AR\\#/USCIS\\# and an I-94\\#, either can be used for NICS purposes. The AR\\#/USCIS\\# is located on the Employment Authorization Card and the I-94\\# can be located at[the CPB.gov](the CPB.gov) website.  \n-I-94\\# is 11 digits in length (10 digit may be a letter)  \n-No longer need proof of 90 days of residency  \n-Not all need a valid exception, just those admitted under a Visa  \nQuick Form 4473 Check  \nQuestion 19 (Country of Citizenship)  \nQuestion 20 (Alien Number)– 11 digit I-94 number Question 21.m.1. (Alien admitted with nonimmigrant visa?)– can be“No” or “Yes”  \nQuestion 21.m.2. (Exceptions)– If “Yes” [to 21. m.1. an](to 21. m.1. an)[ ](to 21. m.1. an)exception is required to purchase a firearm – can respond“Yes” or “No” Question 26.d. (exception documentation)– populate [if 21.m.2. is](if 21.m.2. is) “Yes”  \n*NICS Contracted Call Center user—be sure to tell the NICS Operator which type of alien number you are providing, either an AR\\# or an I-94\\# . It is imperative this information be captured correctly in the NICS. An incorrect number could adversely impact the results of the NICS check.  \n*NICS E-Check users—once you choose a country of citizenship other than the United States of America, be sure to click on the “+” sign and enter the subject’s AR\\# or I-94\\# . Please remember to include Aug 2023 only the numeric digits.  \nThese written instructions mirror the flowchart above used by FFLs for firearms background checks for non-U.S. Citizens. If the customer is a US citizen, process as normal.  \nDoes your customer have an ICE-issued documentation containing an Alien Number?  \nIf no, Stop! Do not process. This information is required before proceeding.  \nIf yes, are they an Immigrant Alien?  \nIf yes, the customer has been granted residence in the United States (U.S.) and most likely known as a Legal Permanent Resident. They must carry evidence of their status, which in most cases, is granted for life. Their identification will indicate “Permanent Resident” and their card will have either an AR, A, or USCIS number which will be 8 or 9 digits in length and the customer will not need 90 days proof of residency. On the Form 4473, customer will complete questions 19 and 20. Question 21.m.1 . will have a “no” response, and question 21.m.2 . will be left blank. FFL may process firearms background check.  \nIf no, are they a Non-immigrant Alien?  \nIf no, Stop! Reassess the customer. 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