Starting April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will enforce a new rule requiring certain noncitizens in the United States for 30 days or more to officially register their presence using Form G-325R (Biographic Information – Registration). This new requirement applies to individuals who have not been assigned an Alien Registration Number (A-Number).
The Trump administration states that this rule supports the Alien Registration Requirement under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Federal courts have upheld the administration’s authority to implement this program, so it is expected to remain in effect.
Anyone who does not comply may face penalties, including fines of up to $5,000, up to six months in jail, or both.
Who Must Complete Form G-325R Under the Alien Registration Number Requirement?
The following individuals are required to file Form G-325R:
- Foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more who have not been assigned an Alien Registration Number (A-Number)
- Individuals applying for U.S. immigration benefits, including:
- Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)
- Reentry Permit (Form I-131)
- Certain employment-based immigration benefits
- Visa applications requiring biographic verification
- Nonimmigrants who were not fingerprinted or registered through their visa process
- Aliens turning 14 years old while in the U.S. (must register within 30 days of their 14th birthday)
- Parents or legal guardians of minor children under 14 (must register on their behalf)
Failure to comply with the registration requirement may result in criminal penalties or immigration consequences.
Who Is Exempt From Filing Form G-325R?
The following individuals do not need to complete Form G-325R:
- Visa holders who were fingerprinted and registered as part of their original visa application
- A and G visa holders (such as diplomats and international organization representatives)
- Individuals who have already been issued an Alien Registration Number through a previous USCIS process
Information Required to Complete Form G-325R
Applicants must provide the following categories of information when completing Form G-325R:
- Personal Information
- Full legal name and any aliases
- Date and place of birth
- Gender
- Citizenship or nationality
- Alien Registration Number (if one has been previously assigned)
- Residence History
- Current U.S. address
- All addresses from the past five years, with dates of residence
- Employment History
- Current employer’s name and address
- All employment for the past five years, with job titles and dates
- Marital and Family History
- Current marital status
- Spouse’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Date and place of marriage
- Information on any prior marriages
- Background Information
- History of arrests, detentions, or convictions
- Military service, if applicable
- Previous immigration history, including visa denials or removal proceedings
How to File Form G-325R Through USCIS
Individuals required to register must follow these steps:
- Create an account on the USCIS portal at https://my.uscis.gov
- Complete and submit Form G-325R online
- Schedule and attend a Biometrics Services Appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC)
- After completing biometrics, obtain proof of Alien Registration via your USCIS account
Once registered, individuals over the age of 18 must carry their proof of Alien Registration at all times.
Legal Consequences of Failing to Comply With the Alien Registration Rule
Failure to file Form G-325R may result in the following consequences:
- Criminal penalties, including fines of up to $5,000 or up to six months of jail time
- Deportability under 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(3)(B)(i) for willful failure to register
- Potential ineligibility for future immigration benefits, such as a green card or work permit
If you have not yet completed your legalization process or are unsure of your status, contact a qualified immigration attorney to protect your rights and stay compliant with federal law.