What Is an Alien Registration Number (A-Number)? Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Guide
Updated June 2026 · By Asal Multi Services · Columbus, OH
Filling out a USCIS form in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and stuck on the "A-Number" line? Here is what it is, where to find it, and how to tell it apart from the other numbers on your documents.
Quick Answer
- ✓ An A-Number is your personal ID number with U.S. immigration.
- ✓ It looks like A-123456789 (7–9 digits).
- ✓ Find it on your green card (labeled "USCIS#"), work permit, immigrant visa, and USCIS notices.
- ✓ It is not the same as a receipt number, which tracks one specific application.
What the A-Number is
The Alien Registration Number — "A-Number" or "A#" — is a unique number U.S. immigration assigns to an individual. It identifies you across your entire immigration history, no matter how many applications you file over the years. It follows the person, not the case.
Where to find it
Look on your Permanent Resident Card (shown as "USCIS#" — the same nine digits), your Employment Authorization Document (work permit), your immigrant visa, and most USCIS notices and decisions. Older records may have fewer than nine digits; add zeros after the "A" when a form needs nine.
A-Number vs receipt number
Your A-Number is permanent and personal. A receipt number is a 13-character code (like IOE0123456789) that USCIS assigns to one specific application so you can track it. You get a new receipt number with each filing, but your A-Number stays the same.
What this means for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
a community with significant Bhutanese, Karen, Liberian, and Latino populations centered around North Hill and the western Akron neighborhoods — and Cuyahoga Falls, with a population near 51,114, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
Akron-Canton families typically come to us with a mix of family-petition, green-card, work-permit, and naturalization paperwork — sometimes for multiple family members at once. Our Summit County clients receive a complete packet review: every signature checked, every translation certified, every supporting document indexed before the envelope is sealed.
Cuyahoga Falls sits in Akron-Canton, rubber, polymer, aerospace, and healthcare employment supporting a steady mid-sized metro. Summit County, where Cuyahoga Falls is located, is a large Ohio city with full county clerk services, vital records access, and a passport acceptance facility nearby.
The 128-mile drive from Cuyahoga Falls (~148 min) is short enough for a midweek appointment but far enough that we always plan to finish core packet work in one sitting.
Verify current details: Fees, processing times, and rules change. Confirm the latest figures for your situation with USCIS before you file.
Need help in Cuyahoga Falls?
Asal Multi Services helps Cuyahoga Falls-area clients with immigration services and more — at a fraction of typical lawyer fees. Walk in or call; we speak Somali, Arabic, and English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an A-Number look like?
It is a 7-, 8-, or 9-digit number, usually written with an "A" in front, like A-123456789. Add leading zeros after the "A" to make nine digits when a form requires it.
Is the A-Number the same as the USCIS# on my green card?
Yes. The "USCIS#" field on current green cards contains the same nine digits as your A-Number, just without the "A" prefix.
Is it the same as my receipt number?
No. A receipt number (like IOE0123456789) tracks one specific application. Your A-Number stays with you across all your cases.
Does everyone have an A-Number?
Not necessarily. If you have never had a green card, work permit, immigrant visa, or removal case, you may not have one yet. Some forms let you write "None."
Can Asal help Cuyahoga Falls families fill out USCIS forms?
Yes. We prepare USCIS forms for Cuyahoga Falls-area families and make sure every number — A-Number, receipt number, USCIS# — is entered correctly.
Asal Multi Services is a non-attorney document preparation service and does not provide legal advice. This guide is general information only; verify your specific situation with USCIS.