{"id":196175,"date":"2025-03-14T10:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/?p=196175"},"modified":"2025-05-21T08:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:08:54","slug":"usa-uscis-alien-registration-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/usa-uscis-alien-registration-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"USCIS Alien Registration &#8211; $5000 fine &amp; 6 Month Jail for Non Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>USCIS has started enforcing the Alien registration rule after Trump government has signed the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/01\/protecting-the-american-people-against-invasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protecting the American People Against Invasion<\/a> executive order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is required to register officially on USCIS website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have explained Alien registration rule in this video here in simple language: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alien Registration Rule\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I-KfxfFE8GM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I already registered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the people who have already registered. Check if you fall into any one of the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green card holders<\/strong> or Lawful permanent residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parole<\/strong>: People entered the USA using <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"USA USCIS i131 AP Form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/recommends\/usa-uscis-i131-ap-form\/\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Advance parole<\/a> or similar parole program even if the parole validity has expired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa holders<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you were issued Form I-94 or I-94W (paper or electronic at land border) at your last entry to USA. It does not matter if the period of admission has expired, you are still considered registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are currently physically present in the United States and were issued green card or any type of USA visas before you entered USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Removal\/Deportation<\/strong>: If you are under removal or deportation order, you are already registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EAD holders<\/strong>: If you ever applied for EAD and it was approved, you are registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green card applicants<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have ever filed forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, and provided fingerprints (unless waived), even if the applications were denied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H1B workers in the USA are already registered and fingerprinted at the time of visa application at US embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is not registered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who has not never applied for a USA visa stamp in passport and provided fingerprints (unless waived) is not registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if you are not registered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People who crossed the border illegally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian visitors who entered the United States at land ports of entry and were not issued evidence of registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone 14 years of age or older should be registered irrespective of whether they legally entered the US or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most visa holders below the age of 14 are not required to give fingerprints when they apply for USA visa at US embassy. Hence, they need to re-register again when they turn 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and legal guardians of kids below the age of 14 are responsible to register their kids within 30 days of reaching 14th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8c499594-5b64-437a-8104-00bfb40aa6c8 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All previously registered kids must apply for re-registration and fingerprinting after turning 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H4 visa kids who were born in India are already registered when they entered the USA legally and got i-94. So, no need to take any action until they turn 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, once they turn 14, they should register AGAIN and give their fingerprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids who have already turned 14 should be registered as early as possible since the new rule <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-rule-age-14.webp\" alt=\"Alien registration rule for age 14 kids on H4 visa\" class=\"wp-image-196201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-rule-age-14.webp 940w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-rule-age-14-470x394.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-rule-age-14-229x192.webp 229w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-rule-age-14-768x644.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alien registration rule for age 14 kids on H4 visa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered and after fingerprinted, you will get evidence of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proof should be scanned and kept in phone at all times. A physical copy of this proof is also required to be with you at all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids below the age of 18 need not carry this proof with them. They are waived from carrying it around.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does registration work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Create a USCIS Online Account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register, you must first create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.uscis.gov\/\">USCIS online account<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each person <strong>must have their own individual USCIS online account<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes child under the age of 14. Create your child&#8217;s individual USCIS online account on your child\u2019s behalf and in their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Submit Form G-325R<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out an electronic version of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/g-325r\">Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It must be filed online through a USCIS online account. It cannot be filed by mail or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to register your child, then, use your child&#8217;s own USCIS online account to fill this form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: USCIS review of Form G-325R<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS will review the information you provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are already registered<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USCIS will notify you that you have already complied with the registration requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In this case, USCIS will not schedule your biometric appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No proof or evidence of registration will be sent either. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1.webp\" alt=\"Alien registration status after submission\" class=\"wp-image-196216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1.webp 701w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1-470x440.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1-205x192.webp 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alien registration status after submission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If registration is required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USCIS will check if you are required to appear for a biometric services appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are not required to appear for a biometric services appointment (for example, Canadian visitors and aliens under 14 years of age), USCIS will provide you with evidence of registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Attend appointment for biometrics collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS will schedule a biometric appointment at one of their Application Support Centers (ASCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This notice will be sent separately at your home address after you have submitted the form online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no fixed time period to receive this notice but it generally arrives in about 1-5 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No biometric services fee is required at this time under the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/public-inspection\/2025-03944\/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registration\">Interim Final Rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not attend your biometric services appointment (if required), you will be considered as unregistered person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Receive registration documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have registered and provided your biometrics (if required), you will get a proof of registration in your USCIS online account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download this proof, print and keep it with you all the time if you are 18 years or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PENALTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS has made it a legal obligation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to register may result in criminal and civil penalties, up to and including misdemeanor prosecution, the imposition of fines, and incarceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple language:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100 fine if you have registered but not carrying proof of registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$5000 And\/or up-to 6 month jail if you have not registered at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I am sure you do not want to pay the penalty and certainly do not want to see yourself in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B1\/B2 Visa Holders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people travel to the USA on tourism or business meetings using B1 or B2 visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to worry if you got your visa after you turned 14 years or more as you are already registered and fingerprinted by the US embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are less than 14, and plan to stay in the US for more than 30 days, then two situation may arise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entering USA after turning 14<\/strong>: Your fingerprints will be taken at port of entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entered USA before turning 14<\/strong>: You should register if your fingerprints were not taken at port of entry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744650355208\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do we need to register our parents coming to US on tourist visa? They have been here before in past.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no need to register parents coming to the US for vacations.<br \/><br \/>Parents coming to the USA on tourist visa are already registered and fingerprinted automatically at the time of their entry at airport.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744651314869\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should be filled in G-325R form Immigration Status at last arrival? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">People who entered the USA using a valid visa or advance parole can leave it blank as there is no other valid applicable option available for them.<br \/><br \/>People whose i-94 has expired but their extension is pending can also leave it blank.<br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Leave immigration status at last arrival blank if entered USA legally using a visa or advance parole\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form.webp 1014w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-470x377.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-970x778.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-239x192.webp 239w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-768x616.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744652719655\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">H4 kids who entered the US after turning 14 should be ten-printed at the port of entry. Do they also need to be registered on USCIS website?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not required.<br \/><br \/>Since the child entered the USA after turning 14, he\/she would have already been fingerprinted and automatically registered in government database.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744656521239\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens if we register if the person is already registered? Is there a penalty or fine by USCIS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no penalty or fine or negative impact if you register for a person who is already registered.<br \/><br \/>This was shared by one of our member who was not sure if their child was registered or not with USCIS. Hence, they submitted the form online and received this status:<br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Alien registration status after submission\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1.webp 701w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1-470x440.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/alien-registration-leagel-status-on-uscis-form-1-205x192.webp 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><br \/><br \/>USCIS will not send any biometric (fingerprint) appointment notice if you are already registered in their system and they have fingerprints in their database.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747832573955\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I have registered online with USCIS. My fingerprinting is pending. Does it mean the process is done? Any other problem if travel to India with this status?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The important thing to understand is that there is no &#8216;status&#8217; once you exit the US physically.<br \/><br \/>Whatever status you have like a visa status H1B. H4 etc. is applicable only till you are physically present in the US.<br \/><br \/>If your fingerprinting is pending, it is better to stay back in US until the fingerprints are completed.<br \/>If you cannot stay and have to leave, you can leave with no issues. Your exit information is automatically sent to government by airline (if you leave by air).<br \/><br \/>if your fingerprinting is done, you are good for current stay in the US.<br \/><br \/>If you leave US and return later, the registration needs to be done AGAIN as per the age and registration rules.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<span><span class=\"btn btn-sm bg-light mx-1 mb-3\"title=\"Comments\"am22wpDComments-parent= \"\"  role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasBottom\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasBottom\" ><i class=\"bi bi-chat me-1 text-info\"><\/i><span am22wpDComments-url=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/usa-uscis-alien-registration-rule\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><div class=\"offcanvas offcanvas-bottom mx-auto h-75 rounded-top rounded-3 wpDiscourseOffCanvasWidth\" \r\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\" style=\"overflow: auto !important\" \r\n\t\t\tid=\"offcanvasBottom\">\r\n\t\t\t<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"950px\" scrolling=\"yes\" am22wpDCommentsOffcanvas-src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/wpdiscourse\/?embed=true&url=https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/usa-uscis-alien-registration-rule\/\" id=\"iFrameResizer0\"  src=\"\"  style=\"overflow: hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/div><span class=\"btn btn-sm bg-light mx-1 mb-3\"title=\"Likes\"am22wpDLikes-parent= \"\" ><i class=\"bi bi-heart me-1 text-info\"><\/i><span am22wpDLikes-url=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/usa-uscis-alien-registration-rule\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Registration &#038; fingerprints required for everyone. 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