Migrants must register and report for biometric collection to USCIS. Failure 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 U.S. 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 biometrics appointment at one of our Application Support Centers. You must provide your biometric data. Failing to do so could result in criminal penalties,” the agency noted 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 Against Invasion.”
The directive orders 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 foreign nationals who remain in the United States for more than 30 days.
According to the regulations, all migrants over the age of 14 who have not been registered or had their biometric data (fingerprints) taken when applying for a visa must go through this process if they stay in the country for more than one month. Likewise, the parents or legal guardians of minors 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, in the case of individuals over 18 years old, 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 may result in legal consequences, such as charges for misdemeanors, fines, and even imprisonment.
Despite the fact that many migrants are already registered, USCIS acknowledges that a large portion of the foreigners present in the country did not have a direct way to meet this legal requirement until now. For this reason, the new G-325R form (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, nor does it imply work authorization, nor does it 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 creation of a mandatory registry for all individuals who are in the country illegally.
According to a statement issued at that time by DHS, those who did not comply with this requirement could face fines, imprisonment, or both penalties.
Migrants who entered the U.S. through the CBP One app are receiving notifications from the DHS informing them of the cancellation of their stay permits (paroles).
Those who entered the country through the southern border of the United States via the mentioned application are being ordered to leave the country “immediately,” as authorities admitted this Tuesday in statements to The Associated Press.
“The cancellation of these authorizations is a fulfilled promise to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” stated the media affairs unit of the Department of Homeland Security to the mentioned agency.
Authorities confirmed that cancellation notices were sent to the CBP One beneficiaries, but did not specify how many.
The document encourages migrants to voluntarily self-deport using the same application with which they entered, which has been renamed CBP Home.
Immigrants who do not register with USCIS and fail to complete biometric data collection may face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. This measure aims to ensure that all foreigners who stay in the U.S. for more than 30 days comply with the mandatory registration requirements.
All migrants over the age of 14 who have not been 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 the age of 14. Additionally, those who turn 14 must re-register and submit their biometric information 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 biometric services 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 United States immigration law. Its purpose is to comply with mandatory registration requirements and does not result in immigration benefits.
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The U.S. warns migrants that failure to register with USCIS could lead to imprisonment – CiberCuba
