Registration - Advisal.pdf

Prepared by DeLaTorre Law – San Antonio, TX

Calendar When did this rule go into effect?

This new registration rule became effective on April 11, 2025.

🎯 What is the purpose of the registration?

• Locate and deport undocumented immigrants who register; or
• Pressure individuals and families to voluntarily leave The United States.

Warning Why Is This Dangerous?

This may lead to:

• Detention
• Deportation
• Criminal prosecution

✅ What Happens If I DO Register?

Immigration Consequences:

• The government may use the information you provide to arrest and deport you.
• If you are unable to prove that you have been in the U.S. for more than two years, you may face expedited removal, a process that does not allow you to appear before a judge.

Criminal Consequences

• You could be charged with unlawful entry or other immigration-related offenses.

🚫 What happens if I do not register?

• Face criminal charges
• Be encouraged to leave the country voluntarily to avoid prosecution or deportation

Criminal Consequences

• Fines up to $5,000
• Up to 6 months in jail
• Any contact with law enforcement or immigration officers could result in criminal prosecution, detention, and Removal proceedings

Immigration Consequences:

• You could be denied immigration benefits or visas in the future for failure to register.

👥 Who is required to register?

• Adults and minors 14 years or older who entered the U.S. without permission and have no contact with immigration authorities
• Parents or legal guardians of children under 14 who entered without permission and had no contact with immigration
• Children who turn 14 within 30 days of their birthday, even if previously registered by a parent
• People who entered without inspection and have applied for or been granted asylum, TPS, or DACA but have no Received:
  • Advance Parole
• Children beneficiaries with Pending immigration petitions who have not received their employment card
• Canadian visitors Who were not issued a work permit

❌ Who doesn't need to register?

• Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders)
• Those who entered with a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa
• Individuals who are or were in Removal proceedings
• Anyone granted employment authorization (even if expired)
• Refugees
• Individuals who have applied for permanent residency (even if denied)
• People with Border Crossing Cards (even if expired) or who entered as crewmen

🔸 Recipients of DACA and TPS

• If you have received a work permit, You do not need to register (even if it's expired).
• If you have not received a work permit, You must register, even if you were granted DACA or TPS.
• If you were granted Advance Parole, You do NOT need to register.

🔸 Asylum Seekers Before USCIS:

• If you received a work permit, You do NOT need to register.
• If you have not applied for or received a work permit, You must register.

📄 What is the registration form?

Form G-325R.

🧾 Do I Need to Carry Proof of Registration?

Yes. Once registered, you are legally obligated to Carry proof with you at all times.. Failure to do so is considered a federal misdemeanor.

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