00:00New federal requirements for all non-U.S. citizens to register their presence in the United States with the U
00:05.S. government under long-standing U.S. law, the Alien Registration Act.
00:09This law is now being strictly enforced and the enforcement is rooted in Section 7 of Executive Order 14159, Protecting
00:19the American People Against Invasion, which was signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025.
00:24Here's a simple way to understand this law. If you are in the United States and the government does not
00:29know you are here, then you need to register.
00:31Let's take a look at the people who must register.
00:33Number one, individuals who are 14 years old and above who are non-citizens.
00:39These people were not fingerprinted or registered when they applied for a U.S. visa and those people are planning
00:45to stay in the United States for 30 days or longer.
00:47They must register before the expiration of the 30-day period.
00:50Number two, children who are under 14 years old, their parents or legal guardians, they must register these children if
00:57they were not registered upon visa application and if they intend to remain in the United States for 30 days
01:03or more.
01:04They have to ensure that they register before the expiration of the 30-day period.
01:08Number three, previously registered children who are turning 14 years old, they must re-register and provide fingerprints within 30
01:16days after their 14th birthday.
01:18There are some non-U.S. citizens who are not required to register because they are already registered.
01:23These people include number one, green card holders or lawful permanent residents.
01:28Number two, work permit holders.
01:29Number three, individuals in immigration court proceedings.
01:32Number four, visa holders like B2 visas.
01:35F visa holders.
01:36These people are already registered.
01:38The following people are not registered and should register.
01:41People who enter the U.S. without inspection.
01:43Number two, Canadians who entered the United States through a land port and were not issued a formal registration document.
01:49Number three, applicants for immigration benefits not listed in ATFR section 264.1a.
01:56These include DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, TPS, Temporary Protector Status.
02:01Now here are the key requirements.
02:02You must register within 30 days of arriving in the United States.
02:05You must submit your fingerprints to USCIS and then you will receive proof of registration from the DHS and you
02:11have to carry your registration document on you at all times if you are 18 years old or older.
02:17Remember that this registration process does not confer any immigration benefits.
02:21It's just an enforcement tool.
02:22There are penalties for not complying with the two parts of this rule.
02:27There's the registration compliance, meaning you have to register to be in compliance.
02:31And number two, you have to carry your evidence.
02:34If you fail to carry your evidence, then there are penalties for that.
02:37And so the penalties for failing to register and failing to carry evidence include fines, imprisonment, or both.
02:44Should you register?
02:45Well, there are pros and cons.
02:46You can avoid civil and criminal penalties if you register.
02:49Cons, this may be used in enforcement proceedings later against you.
02:54And again, if you have a case pending or you intend to apply for an immigration benefit, then your failure
03:00to register could be used against you specifically in cases where there's a discretionary analysis.
03:05Speak with a U.S. immigration attorney to find out how this affects you or your case if you do
03:10have an immigration case pending.
03:12Again, we've prepared this document we're sharing and you can check out the documents, look at the process and give
03:19us a call if you need our help.
03:22802-780-0564.
03:24Thank you for watching.
03:25I'll see you in our next video.
03:26Bye-bye.
