UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	April 30, 2012 12:30 P.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000356475 Company Name: METLIFE INVESTORS USA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A File Number: 333-179239 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000005224 METLIFE INVESTORS USA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A C000112436 Marquis Potfolios (offered on and after April 30, 2012)