On February 25, 2025 (and updated March 12, 2025), the USCIS issued guidance on the Alien Registration Requirement, following Executive Order 14159, which reinforces the longstanding requirement for non-U.S. citizens to register with the U.S. government under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302).
Those in F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, and any dependent family members who entered the US at the age of 14 or older were automatically registered with the U.S. government when arriving in the U.S. and no further action is needed. The I-94 arrival record serves as proof of registration and can be printed out as evidence of compliance.
Importantly, nonimmigrant dependent children (for example, F-2, J-2, H-4, O-3 dependents, etc.) who turned 14 while inside the U.S., must now register or re-register under this new DHS directive within 30 days of reaching their 14th birthday.
This new registration process is accessible through Form G-325R.
If you have any questions about this, please contact ISSO.
