Migrants must register and attend biometric appointments with USCIS. Failing to do so may result in fines, misdemeanors, or imprisonment, according to an executive order signed by Trump in January.
By CiberCuba Editorial Team
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 6:05 PM
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) warned this Tuesday via social media that migrants who do not comply with the biometric data collection after registering under the new mandatory registration program could face criminal penalties.
“After registering under the Foreign Registration Requirement, USCIS will send you a notification for your biometric services appointment at one of our Application Support Centers. You must provide your biometric data. Failure to do so may result in criminal penalties,” the agency stated on its X account.
This warning reinforces the official statement published by USCIS on its website, which details that on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14159, titled “Protecting the American People from Invasion.”
The directive instructs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce the provisions of Article 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which requires the mandatory registration of all foreigners who remain in the United States for more than 30 days.
According to the regulations, all migrants over 14 years old who have not been registered or had their biometric data (fingerprints) taken when applying for a visa must complete this process if they stay in the country for more than a month. Additionally, parents or legal guardians of children under 14 are responsible for registering their children. Migrants who turn 14 must re-register and submit their fingerprints within 30 days following their birthday.
Once the registration and fingerprinting are completed, the DHS will issue an official certificate which, for those over 18 years of age, must be carried at all times as proof of compliance with the law.
The official statement warns that failing to comply with the mandatory registration can lead to legal consequences, such as misdemeanor charges, fines, and even imprisonment.
Despite the fact that many migrants are already registered, USCIS acknowledges that a significant number of foreigners present in the country previously did not have a direct pathway to meet this legal requirement. Therefore, the new form G-325R (Biometric Information for Registration) has been created, along with an online process to facilitate compliance with this obligation.
It is important to note that registration does not grant immigration status, does not imply work authorization, and does not confer any other rights or benefits under immigration law or any other law of the United States.
In February, the United States government announced the establishment of a mandatory registry for all individuals residing in the country illegally.
According to a statement released at that time by the DHS, those who did not comply with this requirement would face fines, imprisonment, or both penalties.
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Migrants who do not register with USCIS and fail to provide biometric data may face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. This measure aims to ensure that all foreign nationals who remain in the U.S. for more than 30 days comply with mandatory registration regulations.
All migrants over the age of 14 who have not previously registered when applying for a visa and who remain in the United States for more than 30 days must register. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for registering their children under 14 years of age. Additionally, those who turn 14 must re-register and provide their biometric data within 30 days of their birthday.
Migrants must register online through the G-325R form, and then USCIS will send them a notification for their biometrics appointment at a Service Center. It is necessary to provide biometric data during this appointment to meet the legal requirement.
Registration does not grant immigration status, nor does it imply work authorization, nor does it confer any other rights or benefits under U.S. immigration law. Its purpose is to comply with the requirements for mandatory registration and does not translate into immigration benefits.
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