US Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated registration requirements for non-citizens as part of Executive Order 14159. The rule includes updated requirements for non-citizens to comply with registration requirements.
Updated requirements include:
- Demonstrated evidence of registration for non-citizens.
- Requirement for non-immigrants who turn 14 while in the US to “re-register” with USCIS within 30 days of their 14th birthday.
- Report address changes within 10 days of moving, with increased penalties for failure to do so.
Non-citizens who have already registered are not required to register again.
FAQ’s regarding changes to USCIS Registration Requirements for Non-Citizens
Most immigrants and nonimmigrants are already registered
Most nonimmigrants (F-1, J-1, H1-B, O-1 and their dependents) who were over the age of 14 upon entry to the US are already registered. This includes many individuals who are not US citizens including green card holders and lawful permanent residents, visa holders who registered when applying for their visa, non-citizens admitted to the US and issued an I-94 or I-94W upon entry even if the period of admission is expired, any individual granted employment authorization (including DACA and TPS recipients), refugees, individuals granted parole or in immigration court proceedings. Canadians and Bermudians who travel into the U.S. and do not receive a Form I-94 must register if they are staying for more than 30 days.
What can be used for evidence of registration?
A number of documents demonstrate evidence of registration. The most updated I-94 (arrival-departure record), a permanent resident card (I-551), or an employment authorization record (I-766) may be the most frequently utilized evidence.
Possession of one of the following documents satisfies the requirement for proof of registration. One of these documents should be carried at all times.
- Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record – noncitizens admitted as nonimmigrants and certain noncitizens who were paroled into the US; and others (not an exhaustive list);
- Form I-95, Crewmen’s Landing Permit;
- Form I-184, Alien Crewman Landing Permit and Identification Card;
- Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card;
- Form I-186, Nonresident Alien Mexican Border Crossing Card;
- Form I-221, Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing;
- Form I-221S, Order to Show Cause, Notice of Hearing, and Warrant of Arrent of Aliens;
- Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;
- Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD);
- Form I-862, Notice to Appear, for those noncitizens against whom removal proceedings are being instituted;
- Form I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge, for those noncitizens against whom removal proceedings are being instituted;
- Valid, unexpired nonimmigrant DHS admission or parole stamp in a foreign passport; and
- Proof of Registration upon submission of Form G-325R and completion of biometrics.
This regulation is new and like all immigration related regulations subject to sudden changes and modifications.
How can I make sure I am in compliance?
The Association of International Educators (NAFSA) has offered additional information to support compliance with the requirement to carry immigration registration documents and change of address compliance.
Where can I find the new requirements and rule?
These can be found at:
The USCIS page: Alien Registration Requirement
The USCIS interim final Rule: Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration (90 FR 11793) – effective April 11, 2025
*The University of Rhode Island is providing this information to support compliance with updated requirements. This information does not constitute legal advice. Individuals seeking individual legal support should contact an immigration attorney.