Not every non-citizen is issued an A-number, or Alien Registration number. The number issued to international students on Employment Authorization Documents was traditionally an alternate 9 digit number which was reserved just for students who acquired temporary work authorization.
Any person who has received an immigrant visa, or been placed into removal proceedings, or more recently has been the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition or certain specialized work visas get an A-number assigned to them. For Lawful Permanent Residents, the number is clearly shown on their Permanent Residency Card (sometimes called a 'green card'). Any official communication from USCIS to a person with an alien registration number will show the A-number, which is an 8 or 9 digit number beginning with the letter A, i.e. A123456789. If you have any documents from USCIS addressed to you, and you have an A-number, your A-number will be on the communication. When a person naturalizes to U.S. citizenship, the A-number is clearly shown on the upper right corner of the document.
If you have no documentation, and you have lost your Permanent Resident Card or certificate of naturalization, you may make an Infopass appointment through the USCIS.GOV website: infopass.uscis.gov, to go to your local USCIS office with official photo identification, and using your birthdate and name an information officer will be able to look up your number. Of course, you should then submit an application to replace your lost document, and unfortunately, that can be somewhat expensive.
As with any legal issue, this information is not a substitute for advice to your specific situation from a qualified Immigration attorney, and if there is any doubt as to one's status under U.S. immigration law, presenting oneself at a USCIS office without seeking legal advice first may not be the most prudent course of action.
Once you apply for an EAD card (employment authorization card) as an international student you will get the A#. The number will appear on the EAD card.
There are other cases in which you get an A#, for example when you get an H1B Visa.
Call 1-800-375-5283. If you aren't able to verify basic information and they refuse to give it to you, contact your local congressional office and ask to be referred to the immigration liaison.
From what I understand, an A-number is similar to a Social Security number. I don't believe there's a way to easily find it online. Your best chance, would be to contact USCIS with your case numbers and/or receipt numbers (EAC number, for example) - and provide the required info (Immigrant name, DOB) - they may be able to assist you further. If you have STARTED a new Immigration case, and are filling out a form - and are not sure what your A-number should be, then you most likely don't have an A-number. Check this file out for some more info: http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=34
Your Alien Registration Number is an 8 digit number which may be found in your passport or other documents provided to you as proof of legal permanent residence.
Correction I'm answering my own question,what would a LAPD cop do with your Social Security Number.
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An alien number is issued by the USCIS. A Social Security number is issued by the Social Security Administration. If you are permanent resident in the United States, also referred to as a green card holder, then you must have both an alien number and a Social Security number. You typically can apply for a Social Security card after your application for permanent residence is approved by the USCIS (or the US Embassy if you are overseas).
No because it is illegal.
When my husband was an alien he had a social security #. When he became a US Citizen he still has the same SS#.
yes
no. you need a social security number or alien number
No. Alien Admission numbert is on I-94. but Alien Registration number will be given by USCIS when you apply for green card (check this),
Alien Registration Number is only for Green Card holders.
In the US, an alien number refers to the alien registration number. It is an 8 or 9-digit number.
where do naturalized US citizens with a US passport find their alien registration number? Answer #2 if you are a naturalized US citizen with a passport you no longer have the alien registration number as you are a naturalized Citizen.
The alien registration number starts with the A.