Uncle Sam Rolls Out Fresh Form for Alien Check-Ins Nationwide
Published Date: 3/12/2025
Rule
Summary
If you’re an alien who needs to register with the government, there’s a brand-new form just for you! This update also adds new documents you can use to prove you’re registered. The changes make it easier to follow the rules without extra hassle or cost, starting right away.
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New DHS Alien Registration Form
If you are an alien required to register under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and you have not yet registered, you may use a newly designated DHS registration form to satisfy that legal registration and fingerprinting requirement. This change takes effect starting right away and is intended to reduce hassle or cost when you register.
More Documents Accepted as Registration Evidence
DHS now designates additional types of documentation that can serve as evidence that you are registered as an alien under the INA. This change, effective starting right away, makes it easier to show proof of registration without extra hassle or cost.
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