Gun Owning Rights for H1-B and similar immigration status
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akashsingh
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Gun Owning Rights for H1-B and similar immigration status
Please sign this petition if you support fair access to guns with regards to safety for H1-B holders which are predominantly Indian brothers and sisters. H1-B is not necessarily a non-immigrant visa but a dual intent with regards to immigration. A holder of this status would likely remain in US legally for significant time, mostly with families. We need to feel safe at homes.
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Anand
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Re: Gun Owning Rights for H1-B and similar immigration status
Non-Immigrant Visa Holders are generally prohibited from purchasing firearms and ammunition and taking possession within the US.
But if you fall into one of the exceptions to the general rule: ie. If you obtain a Hunter's License after undergoing the mandatory class and firing
test(not the online ones),then as far as Federal Law goes you will be legal. However, each state may have additional rules and laws that you will have to verify.
I have legally owned several firearms in the US when I was there on a F-1 & H-1B Visa and even had CCWs from Florida and Utah(I never got my green card nor became a citizen).
You can check out the Form 4473, that you need to fill out when buying a gun from a dealer, it has specific questions about your legal status.
As far As I know, because of the above, a legal resident alien on a H-1 or other short term visa would not legally be able to buy a gun as a private purchase from an individual or at a gun show. (just because someone maybe willing to sell you one will not make it legal).
You will have to buy from a dealer who will run a background check on you on the NICS system for it to be legal.
I hope this helps,
Regards,
Anand
But if you fall into one of the exceptions to the general rule: ie. If you obtain a Hunter's License after undergoing the mandatory class and firing
test(not the online ones),then as far as Federal Law goes you will be legal. However, each state may have additional rules and laws that you will have to verify.
I have legally owned several firearms in the US when I was there on a F-1 & H-1B Visa and even had CCWs from Florida and Utah(I never got my green card nor became a citizen).
You can check out the Form 4473, that you need to fill out when buying a gun from a dealer, it has specific questions about your legal status.
As far As I know, because of the above, a legal resident alien on a H-1 or other short term visa would not legally be able to buy a gun as a private purchase from an individual or at a gun show. (just because someone maybe willing to sell you one will not make it legal).
You will have to buy from a dealer who will run a background check on you on the NICS system for it to be legal.
I hope this helps,
Regards,
Anand