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by chrisansilver
Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Can it be done? L1A Visa
Replies: 28
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Re: Can it be done? L1A Visa

dicion wrote:
Stupid wrote: The question is why? He's married to an American citizen. Getting green card is only 3 months process if I recall correctly.
No, a Green card is a 2+ Year process that costs over $4,000 in filing fees, etc.

I say 2+, because you can get your 'probationary' green card in about 2 years, but it really takes about 3-4 years to get through the entire process, end to end.

I did this back in 2005. I'm an American Citizen, my wife and I got married, we started the process January 2005. Took until late 2008 until the process was 100% 'complete'.
:iagree: , somewhat expensive, and yes time consuming. He has been told that the green card process will take 2 to 3 years, he is on the 1st 3 year visa. Will begin the process shortly on applying for green card, probably will take a 2nd 3 year visa to gitter done. CHL class for him is in December, I have pointed him in the direction of this Forum and sure he will be signing up soon. :txflag:
Thanks for the help.
by chrisansilver
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Can it be done? L1A Visa
Replies: 28
Views: 5653

Re: Can it be done? L1A Visa

Bart wrote:
chrisansilver wrote:I have a friend here on a L1A Visa from Canada, its a 3 year Visa. He owns his home here in Texas, has Texas DL, SSN, and married to a Texas gal. He has spoken to me about getting a CHL, he has recently bought 2 rifles with no issues. He plans apply for legal residency a year before visa expires. Can he get a Texax CHL?
Thanks. :txflag:
I don't see anything in the CHL eleigibity requirements about citizenship in §411.172. Your friend does have to meet all the requirements in §411.172 including being "fully qualified under applicable federal and state law to pur­chase a handgun" but it doesn't specify purchase from an FFL.
He has sponsorship from major oil & gas service provider, no problems on being qaulified under applicable federal and state law. He has absolutely squeeky clean record :thumbs2:

I spoke to CHL instructor in Houston today, he sees no reason the CHL would'nt be issued. This will be confirmed tomorrow. :txflag:
by chrisansilver
Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Can it be done? L1A Visa
Replies: 28
Views: 5653

Re: Can it be done? L1A Visa

I will pass this on, I just think it is strange that he can purchase a firearm, seems to me the BG check has to be up to snuff!

Thanks for all those that have responded, :tiphat:

And yes he will be a great addition to Texas :thumbs2: and already is :txflag:
by chrisansilver
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Can it be done? L1A Visa
Replies: 28
Views: 5653

Re: Can it be done? L1A Visa

Yes he purchased them from Gander Mountain, there was like a 3 day delay on the first purchase, and no delay on the second. You are correct on it being a work visa, I didnt know the answer to his question.
I was thinking he could get a CHL due to the fact he can purchase firearms with no issue, and this latest purchase has been with in the last 2 months.
Thanks for your reply. :tiphat:

I am hoping to get more hits on this.
by chrisansilver
Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Can it be done? L1A Visa
Replies: 28
Views: 5653

Can it be done? L1A Visa

I have a friend here on a L1A Visa from Canada, its a 3 year Visa. He owns his home here in Texas, has Texas DL, SSN, and married to a Texas gal. He has spoken to me about getting a CHL, he has recently bought 2 rifles with no issues. He plans apply for legal residency a year before visa expires. Can he get a Texax CHL?
Thanks. :txflag:

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