Alien Registration Requirement
USCIS will require nonimmigrants to comply with the new alien registration form and evidence of registration requirement by April 11, 2025. While most of our international visitors are already registered, this new requirement will impact dependents. If a dependent (i.e., F-2, J-2, H-4) will be turning 14 years of age, then they will need to register with USCIS 30 days prior to their 14th birthday by completing the Form G-325R online. Fingerprinting will be required within 30 days after turning 14. Registrants will receive instructions following the submission of the Form G-325R as it relates to being fingerprinted.
Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to severe consequences. Also, all international visitors must carry their registration document on person. Acceptable proof documents are the printed I-94 arrival record, an employment authorization document (EAD) card, or permanent resident card (aka ‘green card‘).
Resources:
- Brown Immigration Law: Alien Registration Requirement
- Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP: DHS Implements New Requirement for Non-US Citizens Not Previously Registered
- Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP: FAQ: New Fingerprint and Registration Requirement for Certain Noncitizens
- Miller Mayer, LLP: DHS Designates New Form for Registration and Fingerprinting
- NAFSA: Re-Registration of Nonimmigrants Reaching Age 14