New Alien Registration Requirement (Form G-325R) Effective April 11, 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new Alien Registration Form (Form G-325R). It allows certain non-citizens to comply with U.S. immigration laws that require foreign nationals to register their presence in the United States. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), most certain non-citizens who stay in the United States for more than 30 days must register and be fingerprinted.
Who is required to register using the Alien Registration Form (Form G-325R)?
The following groups must register:
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Non-citizens who have entered the United States without inspection and have not yet registered
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Individuals who have been in the United States for more than 30 days and have not previously registered
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Canadian visitors who entered the U.S. at a land port of entry and were not issued a Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
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​Individuals who turn 14 years old while in the United States and have not previously registered (must register within 30 days of their 14th birthday)
Who is exempt from registration?:
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U.S. citizens (including those born in the U.S. or naturalized)
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Visa holders who have already been registered and fingerprinted through their visa application
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G Visa holders (diplomatic and official visa holders)
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Noncitizens in the U.S. for less than 30 days
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American Indians born in Canada who possess at least 50% American Indian blood and are present under the authority of 8 USC 1359
Who is already registered?:
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Lawful permanent residents
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Individuals paroled into the United States under INA 212(d)(5), even if the period of parole has expired
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Individuals 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
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Individuals present in the United States who were issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas before their last date of arrival
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Individuals DHS has placed into removal proceedings
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Individuals who have been issued an employment authorization document
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Individuals who have applied for lawful permanent residence using Forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, and provided fingerprints (unless waived), even if the applications were denied
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Individuals who have been issued Border Crossing Cards
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If you are not sure whether these requirements apply to you, we strongly recommend you contact our office at 312-291-1024 to schedule a consultation to ensure compliance
What must I carry as proof of registration
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New Form G-325R Proof of Registration—A physical or digital copy of your registration notice from USCIS after completing the G-325R
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Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) for nonimmigrants
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Form I-95, Crewmen's Landing Permit—Crewmen arriving by vessel or aircraft.
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Form I-184, Alien Crewman Landing Permit and Identification Card—Crewmen arriving by vessel.
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Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card—Citizens of Canada or British subjects residing in Canada.
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Form I-186, Nonresident Alien Mexican Border Crossing Card
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Form I-221, Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing—Aliens against whom deportation proceedings are being instituted.
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Form I-221S, Order to Show Cause, Notice of Hearing, and Warrant for Arrest of Alien—Aliens against whom deportation proceedings are being instituted.
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Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
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Form I-766 (Employment Authorization Document–EAD)
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Form I-862 (Notice to Appear) – Issued to individuals in removal proceedings
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Form I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge—Aliens against whom removal proceedings are being instituted
Must I update my address with USCIS?
Additionally, all registered individuals are required to update their address with USCIS within 10 days of moving. Failure to do so may result in criminal penalties. To update your address, you can visit the USCIS website and complete the relevant form here: https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11.
What are the criminal penalties for failing to register and updating my address with USCIS?
Failure to comply with the registration, fingerprinting, or address update requirements can result in serious penalties, including:
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Fines of up to $5000
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Imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both
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Fraudulent registration can lead to deportability
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