On February 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new DHS alien registration requirement for certain non-U.S. citizens. This initiative, stemming from President Trump’s January 20, 2025 “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive order, aims to enforce existing alien registration mandates under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302).
This new DHS registration demands that qualifying individuals provide personal information, including fingerprints and home addresses.
Who Must Register?
Who is NOT Considered Registered?
New US Registration Rule for Canadian
Starting April 11, 2025, Canadians staying in the US for more than 30 days must register online with US authorities and carry proof of registration. This applies to Canadians aged 14 and older entering by car.
While fingerprinting requirements for Canadians have been waived, failure to comply with the DHS alien registration requirement can lead to fines up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both.
The rule affects an estimated 2.2 to 3.2 million Canadians annually.
Short-term visitors and air travelers are automatically registered.
Who is Already Registered?
Individuals who have submitted forms listed in 8 CFR 264.1(a), including:
How to Register?
You can register online on Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). The registration form (G-325R) is now accessible in MyUSCIS accounts.
To register, you must create a USCIS account and submit Form G-325R via the USCIS account.
Key Points about DHS Alien Registration:
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