In a previous article, “Understanding Alien Registration Requirements”, we discussed that the Alien Registration Act of 1940 requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days or more, must be registered and fingerprinted. Foreign nationals 18 years and older are also required to always carry proof of such registration. Failure to do so can result in a misdemeanor, which includes fines or imprisonment.
Historically, this law has not been regularly enforced but the Trump administration began doing so as of April 11, 2025. To comply with the registration requirement, the administration created a new online G-325R for all unregistered foreign nationals to obtain “Proof of Alien Registration.”
What documents count as proof of registration?
The following documents serve as proof of registration:
- I-94 or I-94W (Arrival-Departure Record paper or electronic) even if the admission period is expired, which Includes:
- People admitted with nonimmigrant visas. [Note that those admitted under the Visa Waiver Program, I-94W are also included].
- People paroled into the U.S. under INA §212(d) (5), even if the parole period is expired.
- I-95, Crewmen’s Landing Permit—Crewmen arriving by vessel or aircraft.
- I-184, Alien Crewman Landing Permit and Identification Card—Crewmen arriving by vessel.
- I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card—Citizens of Canada or British subjects residing in Canada.
- I-186, Nonresident Alien Mexican Border Crossing Card—Citizens of Mexico residing in Mexico.
- I-221, Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing—People against whom deportation proceedings are being instituted.
- I-221S, Order to Show Cause, Notice of Hearing, and Warrant for Arrest of Alien—People against whom deportation proceedings are being instituted.
- I-551, Permanent Resident Card—Lawful permanent residents of the United States.
- I-766, Employment Authorization Document— People with work permits.
- I-862, Notice to Appear—People against whom removal proceedings are being instituted.
- I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge— People against whom removal proceedings are being instituted.
- A valid, unexpired nonimmigrant DHS admission or parole stamp in a foreign passport.
If you have questions or need more information about proof of Alien Registration or any other immigration matter, please contact the Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. by e-mailing us at azita@azitalaw.com or calling 312.641-0771.