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.”
Who is Exempt from theRequirement?
- U.S. citizens
- Visa holders who have been already registered andfingerprinted through their application for a visa
- Avisa holders
- Gvisa holders
- Thosein S. for less than 30 days
- AmericanIndians born in Canada who possess at least 50% blood of the American Indian race who are present in the US under the authority of 8 USC §1359
- 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.
If you have questions or need more information about the Alien Registration requirements 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.