The ATF Certification Form, officially known as ATF E-Form 5330.20, serves as a crucial document for certifying compliance with the stipulations of 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B), a statute that primarily addresses the restrictions placed on nonimmigrant aliens regarding the handling of firearms and ammunition in the United States. This form is an essential requirement for nonimmigrant aliens who seek to either transport, ship, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition within the U.S., as it verifies their eligibility under specific legal exemptions. Given the complexity of immigration statuses and the serious implications of the law, the form necessitates detailed information, including personal identification, citizenship details, and any applicable exceptions such as holding a valid hunting license or being an accredited representative of a foreign government. Additionally, it underscores the importance of truthfulness and accuracy in its completion, warning of penalties for falsification under 18 U.S.C. 924. Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 is also highlighted, indicating the form's adherence to federal guidelines for information collection, promising a relatively quick, 3-minute process to complete. This certification is indispensable not only for the legal possession and use of firearms by nonimmigrant aliens but also for maintaining the integrity of federal firearms regulations, ensuring that those engaging with firearms do so within the bounds of the law.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Atf Certification Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | atf certificate of compliance, atf eform compliance, atf certificate, atf form 5330 20 |
OMB No.
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Certification of Compliance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B)
Note: The Person Certifying to Citizenship Must Complete this Form. |
(All entries Must be in ink, printed in CAPITAL LETTERS, and legible.) |
You Must complete this certification or ATF will not be able to act upon your application and the application will be returned to you.
18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B) generally makes it unlawful for any nonimmigrant alien to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
A nonimmigrant alien is an alien in the United States in a nonimmigrant classification. The definition includes, in part, persons traveling temporarily in the United States for business or pleasure, persons studying in the United States who maintain a residence abroad, and certain foreign workers.
The definition does NOT include permanent resident aliens.
1. Name under which the application was filed: |
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or Name of Corporation, Partnership, or Association, (If applicable.) |
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2.Name of person CERTIFYING to citizenship: Last
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*If applying for a Federal Firearms License (FFL), All listed responsible persons MUST complete a CERTIFICATION.
3. What is your COUNTRY of citizenship? |
Country Name (list additional country(ies) below if applicable). |
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If you are a citizen of the UNITED STATES, skip to question 7.
4. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) issued alien number or admission number:
5. Are you a NONIMMIGRANT alien? Answer "Yes"
If you answered "No", skip to question 7.
or "No"
6.If you answered "Yes" to question 5, you must answer the following questions:
a. Are you in possession of a valid hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States Answer "Yes"
*If you answer "Yes", complete the following:
or "No"
Hunting License/Permit Number, if anyExpiration Date, if anyState of Issuance
b. Are you an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the United States Government or your Government's mission to an international organization having its headquarters in the
United States? Answer "Yes" |
or "No" |
c.Are you an official of a foreign government or a distinguished foreign visitor who has been so designated by the United States Department of State? Answer "Yes" or "No"
d. Have you received a waiver from the nonimmigrant alien prohibition from the Attorney General of the United States? Answer "Yes"
or "No"
*If you answered "Yes" to question 6a. or 6d., You must submit appropriate documentation in support of your "Yes" Answer.
7.Under penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I certify that the statements contained in this certification of compliance with 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(5)(B) form, and any attached statements in support thereof, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature of Individual Who is Identified in Question 2: |
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ATF
Revised April 2011
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of Act of 1995. The information collection is used to determine whether the operations will be in conformity with Federal laws and regulations. The information requested is required to obtain or retain a benefit and is mandatory by statue (26 U.S.C. 5172).
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 3 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be addressed to Reports Management Officer, Document Services Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington, DC 20226.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
ATF
Revised April 2011