New Alien Registration Requirements

Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion requires young noncitizens who turn 14 while in the United States to re-register with USCIS within 30 days of their 14^th birthday. This may affect, for example, F-2, J-2, H-4, O-3, and TD dependents.

What is the New Alien Registration Requirement?

The law requires non-U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by providing personal information including fingerprints and home addresses.

USCIS published a web page called Alien Registration Requirement, that explains who and how certain individuals must register or re-register. Refer to this USCS page to determine if you or your dependent(s) need to register or not. This page includes a useful “Do I need to register?” tool that you can use to determine whether the requirement applies to you or not. 

How can I complete registration for myself and/or my dependents?

Electronically submit Form G-325R through a USCIS online account. Each noncitizen that needs to register must submit Form G-325 from their own USCIS online account.

USCIS will review your registration and any DHS records they have for you. If they find you have already registered in some other way and do not need to submit Form G-325, they will notify you. If you are required to register, USCIS will review to determine if you must appear for biometric collection. They will schedule you for biometrics if needed.

Once all is completed, USCIS will post in your online account the proof of your registration. You are required to always carry the proof with you.

There are no fees to complete either the registration or biometrics.

Important notes

• Please consult with an immigration attorney for any questions regarding the Alien Registration Requirement.
• Registration does not provide a legal immigration status or work authorization.
• It is your responsibility to make sure you and your dependents continue maintaining your immigration status.

AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers Association) has also published this summary Understanding Alien Registration Requirements.

The University's OISS provides general advice/guidance. However, any advice/guidance provided by our office, as well as the information on our webpage, should not be construed as legal advice. OISS staff will provide regulatory and practice information as it stands at the time of the consult. Due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, individuals must understand that government agencies may change their interpretation of established immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits at any time. We strongly suggest consulting with an attorney for legal advice.