2/25/2025 USCIS announced the notice regarding a new form and process by which undocumented immigrants may register.
LAW OFFICE OF KISUK PAEK, PC.
2/25/2025 The notice states that it is the legal obligation of all unregistered noncitizens in the United States to comply with the registration requirements. Failure to comply will result in criminal and civil penalties, including misdemeanor prosecution and fines.
Who has already registered?
Lawful permanent residents;
Aliens paroled into the United States under INA 212(d)(5), even if the period of parole has expired;
Aliens admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants who were issued Form I-94 or I-94W (paper or electronic), even if the period of admission has expired;
All aliens present in the United States who were issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas prior to arrival;
Aliens whom DHS has placed into removal proceedings;
Aliens issued an employment authorization document;
Aliens who have applied for lawful permanent residence using Forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, even if the applications were denied; and,
Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards
Who must apply for registration
All aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a visa to enter the United States and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer. They must apply before the expiration of those 30 days.
The parents and legal guardians of aliens less than 14 years of age who have not been registered and remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, prior to the expiration of those 30 days.
Any alien, whether previously registered or not, who turns 14 years old in the United States, within 30 days after their 14th birthday.
Who is not registered?
Aliens who are present in the United States without inspection and admission or inspection and parole;
Canadian visitors who entered the United States at land ports of entry and were not issued evidence of registration; and,
Aliens who submitted one or more benefit requests to USCIS not listed in 8 CFR 264.1(a), including applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or Temporary Protected Status, who were not issued evidence of registration.
How to register?
DHS will soon announce a form and process, which will be available at https://my.uscis.gov/.
Unlike the previous administration, USCIS may enforce the civil/criminal prosecution for unregistered immigrants. It is advised to pay attention to any new notice from the USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration. You can also contact Law Office Office of Kisuk Paek for further assistance.
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