Prepared by DeLaTorre Law – San Antonio, TX
🗓️ When Did This Rule Take Effect?
This new registration rule became active 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.
⚠️ Why Is This Dangerous?
It 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 illegal entry or other immigration-related crimes.
🚫 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 prison
- 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 failing to register.
👥 Who Is Required to Register?
- Adults and minors 14 years or older who entered the U.S. without permission and have not had any contact with immigration authorities
- Parents or legal guardians of children under 14 who entered without permission and were never in 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 not received:
- advance parole (travel authorization)
- Children beneficiaries with pending immigration petitions who have not received an employment card
- Canadian visitors (business/tourism) who were not issued a work permit
❌ Who Does NOT 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
🔸 DACA and TPS Recipients:
- 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 required to carry proof with you at all times. Not doing so is considered a federal misdemeanor.
📞 We Strongly Encourage You to Get Legal Advice First – Contact Us
