Non Immigrant Visa CHL

[Beiruty]

Straight from DPS CHL FAQ:

If I am a legal resident alien, can I get a license?
Under federal law, aliens who have been admitted to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa, usually are not qualified to purchase a handgun and therefore, do not qualify for a license. However, as long as you were not admitted under a non-immigrant visa and are a legal resident of Texas, you may qualify.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administra ... hlfaqs.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dumbell2]

Straight from DPS CHL FAQ:

If I am a legal resident alien, can I get a license?
Under federal law, aliens who have been admitted to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa, usually are not qualified to purchase a handgun and therefore, do not qualify for a license. However, as long as you were not admitted under a non-immigrant visa and are a legal resident of Texas, you may qualify.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administra ... hlfaqs.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank you. It is that exact reference that motivated me to post the question originally. In my mind that is not a definitive bar.
The words "usually are not qualified to purchase a handgun and therefore, do not qualify for a license" contemplate an exemption as exists under Federal Law. Also the DPS has modified its form setting out additional documentation required for applicants not born in the US to include the following:

4. If a Non-Immigrant Alien, an alien in the United States in a non-immigrant status, please
provide a U.S. Visa, I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and a hunting License. The
definition of a non-immigrant alien includes, in large part, persons traveling temporarily
in the United States for pleasure or business, persons studying in the United States who
maintain a residence abroad, and certain foreign workers. This does not include
permanent resident aliens.

There is no requirement under the eligibility criteria in the statute to be a citizen or green card holder-merely to be "fully qualified under applicable federal and
state law to purchase a handgun" hence the hunting license exemption reference.

My original question related to the interpretation of the words "fully qualified". As my application has already been submitted, I will update those interested once I hear back.

[Beiruty]

Since you have already applied. Please let us know the outcome of your application.
Thank you!

[Droshi]

I have heard that they will issue the CHL. But I don't really know for sure.

My fiancee will be immigrating to the US, so I'm interested to know when is the soonest she can get her CHL. For us the green card stage is probably most simple.

[dumbell2]

They do!
Please see the attached form for required documentation.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/InternetFo ... CHL-40.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Beiruty]

So weird, as the first paragraph reads:

According to 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(5)(b), it shall be unlawful for any person who, being an alien
except as provided by subsection (y)(2), has been admitted to the United States under a
non-immigrant visa (as that term is defined in Section 101(a)(26) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(26)) to receive, possess, or transport any firearm or
ammunition.

[dumbell2]

So weird, as the first paragraph reads:

According to 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(5)(b), it shall be unlawful for any person who, being an alien
except as provided by subsection (y)(2), has been admitted to the United States under a
non-immigrant visa (as that term is defined in Section 101(a)(26) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(26)) to receive, possess, or transport any firearm or
ammunition.

"except as provided by subsection (y)(2), " the exception is what makes it legal.

[MeMelYup]

Wish you and your fiancee the best of luck.
Now this is off subject and for the inquiring minds. Would you tell us what country you are from, what the long gun, handgun, and concealed carry laws are there?
I was in a lot of countries while in the military and some are paranoid about any kind of weapons.