ATF Form 5330.20 Certification of Compliance With 18 U.s.c. 922(G)(5)(B)

What Is ATF Form 5330.20 Used For?

The ATF Certification of Compliance is used to certify that nonimmigrant aliens comply with the law at 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B). The information provided on this form is used by the ATF to verify the citizenship of the applicant and to determine if they are legally eligible to import and/or possess firearms and ammunition. In order to be eligible, nonimmigrant aliens must hold a nonimmigrant visa, as this term is defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

ATF Form 5330.20 Instructions

This certification is to be completed by all listed responsible persons who apply for a Federal Firearms License (FFL). The law at 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B) does not permit any nonimmigrant alien to ship, transport in interstate commerce, or possess any firearm or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. This definition includes any individual who is traveling temporarily in the United States, whether for pleasure or business, any individual who is studying in the United States but maintains a residence abroad, and also certain foreign workers. Permanent resident aliens are not included in this definition.

The form 5330.20, as well as ATF E-Form 5330.20, is to be submitted by applicants who are individuals, and not legal entities.

The amount of time estimated for an average applicant to fill out the form is 3 minutes. Please follow the steps below:

• Box 1. The name under which the application was filed. Enter the name of the individual or the entity that applied for the FFL;
• Box 2. Name of the person certifying to citizenship. Enter your complete name. This may or may not coincide with the name in Box 1;
• Box 3. Country of citizenship. Enter your country, and if you are a citizen of the United States, skip to Box 7;
• Box 4. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) issued an alien number or admission number. Enter this number, which begins with the letter A and is followed by eight or nine digits, and should be listed on the Permanent Resident Card (or green card), as well as on the other immigration documents, e.g. an Employment Authorization, or on your visa;
• Box 5. Are you a nonimmigrant alien? Answer either "Yes" or "No." If your answer is "No," proceed to Box 7;
• Box 6. Questions on your status and permits. Answer either "Yes" or "No." If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, submit the supporting documentation and complete the data requested;
• Box 7. Certification. By signing and placing the date on the form, you certify that the statements on the form and the attached documents are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.