Registration Rule Effective April 11, 2025
Effective April 11, 2025, USCIS implemented a new registration requirement for certain foreign nationals. Our summary of the registration rule can be found at: https://www.jackson-hertogs.com/obligation-to-carry-evidence-of-registration-in-the-united-states/
Per a notice posted on DHS’s website April 11, 2025 ( https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/04/11/secretary-noem-reminds-foreign-nationals-register-or-face-legal-penalties), the requirement applies immediately for certain foreign nationals, and applies within 30 days for other foreign nationals:
- Present in the U.S. for 30 days or more as of April 11, 2025, without registration evidence: Register immediately via USCIS.
- Entering on or after April 11, 2025, without registration evidence: Register within 30 days of arrival.
- Turning 14 in the U.S.: Re-register and submit fingerprints within 30 days of your 14th birthday, even if previously registered.
- Parents or guardians of minors under 14: Register minors if they remain in the U.S. for 30 days or longer.
In addition, all foreign nationals 18 and older must carry documentation of their registration at all times.
If you are a foreign national client of Jackson & Hertogs and desire additional guidance regarding this requirement, please contact our office to schedule a consultation. If you have questions about whether you have maintained your status as you prepare to register, please seek counsel immediately. Our consultation fees and policies are available at: https://www.jackson-hertogs.com/request-a-consultation/
