All Foreigners in the US Need to Register: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Do It

Previously, President Donald Trump signed a decree, which requires all foreigners to register in the United States. Those who fail to do so face fines or jail time. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explained algorithms of actions for registration.

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With limited exceptions, all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the country for 30 days or longer must register. Parents and legal guardians of aliens under 14 must ensure that their children are registered. Within 30 days of reaching age 14, all previously registered aliens must apply to re-register and have their fingerprints taken.

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After registration and fingerprinting (unless waived), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will issue a registration confirmation, which aliens 18 years of age and older must carry with them.

Failure to comply with these rules will result in fines and imprisonment.

How a Foreigner Can Register in the USA: Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Create a USCIS Online Account

To register, you must first create a USCIS online account. For instructions on how to do this, see here.

Each alien who registers must have an individual USCIS online account, including children under 14. If you are the parent or legal guardian of an alien under 14 who needs to register, you must create an individual USCIS online account in your child's name.

Step 2: Submitting Form G-325R

Once you have created your USCIS online account, complete the online form G-325R "Biographical Information (Registration)" Form G-325R must be submitted online only and cannot be mailed or brought in person.

Before completing Form G-325R, carefully check whether you have already been registered. For example, anyone who was issued an I-94 or I-94W upon entry or parole into the United States is already registered.

If your child entered the United States before age 14, received Form I-94, and turned 14 in America, he or she will need to register.

Step 3: Review your USCIS form

After you submit Form G-325R, USCIS will review the information you provided and the Department of Homeland Security's records about you.

If it is determined that you have already satisfied the registration requirement in another way and do not need to file Form G-325R, USCIS will notify you of this fact. In such a case, USCIS will not schedule you for biometrics or issue a confirmation of registration.

If it is determined that you are required to register, USCIS will invite you to submit biometrics and continue processing your application. In some cases, your application may continue to be processed without submitting biometrics.

Step 4: Submitting biometric data

If you need to submit biometrics, USCIS will schedule an appointment for you at one of its Assistance Centers (ASCs). Registrants are not required to pay a fee for biometric services.

Step 5: Obtaining the registration document

Once you complete your registration and biometrics, USCIS will post a notice (USCIS Proof of G-325R Registration) confirming your registration in your online account.

You will be able to download a PDF version of it and print it.

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What happens if you don't register?

Any alien who fails to register, or any parent or guardian who fails to do so for a child, may be fined $5000 or imprisoned for six months, or both.

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