The new DHS Alien Registration Requirement, effective April 11, 2025, requires all non-US citizens in the US for over 30 days to register with DHS and carry proof of registration. Failure to carry evidence of registration at all times may result in a criminal misdemeanor conviction, which includes 30 days to 6 months of jail time and a fine of $5,000.00. Additionally, those who fail to carry evidence of registration with them at all times may be deportable from the United States and may be ineligible for US immigration benefits.

Those who are over 14 years old, have one of the documents listed below, and have been fingerprinted; have already registered, and have evidence of their registration. They must keep one of the following documents in their personal possession at all times:

• I-551 Permanent Resident Card
• Form I-94 (Current or Expired) – Can be printed from the USCBP I-94 website at I-94 Official Website – Home Page
• I-765 Employment Authorization Card (EAD)
• Border Crossing Card (Form I-186 Mexican or Form I-185 Canadian)
• Valid Unexpired Non-immigrant DHS Admission or Parole Stamp in a Foreign Passport – A valid unexpired admission stamp (or I-551 stamp) in a foreign passport (the stamp can be in an expired passport)
• Form I-862 or I-863 Notice to Appear (NTA)/Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge

Non-US Citizens 14 Years of Age or Younger:

• Individuals aged 14 and older: Non-US citizens who were not fingerprinted or registered when applying for a US visa and who plan to stay in the US for 30 days or longer must register before May 11, 2025.
• Children under 14: Parents or legal guardians must register their children who were not registered upon visa application and who will remain in the US for 30 days or longer before May 11, 2025.
• Previously registered children turning 14: They must re-register and provide fingerprints within 30 days after their 14th birthday

Failure to Timely Change US Address

All non-US citizens required to register with DHS must notify DHS of each change of address within 10 days. Failure to comply may result in a criminal misdemeanor conviction, which includes 30 days to 6 months of jail time and a fine of $5,000.00. Additionally, those who fail to timely change their address are deportable from the United States and may be ineligible for U.S. immigration benefits.

Please visit the USCIS Alien Registration Website at Alien Registration Requirement | USCIS for additional information about the registration requirement and how to register if required.