The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reinforced the legal requirement for non-U.S. citizens to register under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302). Failure to comply may result in civil and criminal penalties.
Who Needs to Register?
- Non-U.S. citizens 14 years or older who were not fingerprinted or registered when applying for a visa and who remain in the U.S. for 30 days or longer
- Parents or legal guardians of Non-U.S. citizens children under 14 must register them
- Non-U.S. citizens Children turning 14 must re-register and be fingerprinted within 30 days of their birthday
- Individuals without prior registration (e.g., those who entered without inspection or Canadian visitors without an I-94)
Who is Already Registered?
✔ Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
✔ Individuals issued visas before their last arrival
✔ Those in removal proceedings or granted employment authorization
✔ Visitors with Form I-94/I-94W from DHS upon entry
How to Register:
- Create a USCIS Online Account and submit Form G-325R
- Attend biometric appointment (if required)
- Download your USCIS registration proof
Failure to register may lead to misdemeanor charges, fines up to $5,000, or imprisonment.
For any questions, contact NPZ Law Group – Immigration & Nationality Law at info@visaserve.com or 201-670-0006 (ext. 104).