UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 17, 2020 3:17 P.M.

Form:	N-6
CIK: 0000801019 Company Name: JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO (USA) SEPARATE ACCOUNT A File Number: 333-248502 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009939 JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO (USA) SEPARATE ACCOUNT A C000222896 Protection Variable Universal Life 2021