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[FAFSA®] Where can I find my Alien Registration Number (ARN)?

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Written by Eleanna Garcia
Updated over a week ago

Your ARN is a 7-, 8-, or 9-digit number. You should be able to find it in any of these places:

  • On the top right corner of your Immigrant Fee handout.

  • On your visa stamp (also known as a visa foil) in your passport. Your A-number will be called the “Registration Number” on the visa stamp. If the number is fewer than 9 digits, put a 0 after the “A” but before the numbers.
    Example: A12345678 becomes A012345678

  • On the front side of your Permanent Resident Card (AKA your Alien Registration Card or Green Card). It may be listed as an "USCIS#" depending on the year it was issued. Here are two examples:

  • On any letter or notice you have received from the Department of Homeland Security.

Unfortunately, there isn't an online portal where you can look up your Alien Registration number.

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