U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced strict new immigration rules requiring all foreigners residing in the country to register and carry proof of legal status at all times.
Announced by the Department of Homeland Security and enforced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the rules apply to all non-U.S. citizens aged 18 and above, including green card holders and visa holders.
Once registered and fingerprinted, foreigners will receive official documentation, which must be kept on their person at all times. Failure to comply may result in fines or imprisonment.
As per Executive Order 14159, anyone staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must complete biometric registration through Form G-325A. First-time entrants must also submit fingerprints.
The regulation affects students, workers, temporary visitors, and Canadian citizens staying for over 30 days without a prior I-94 entry record. Children under 14 must be registered by their parents or legal guardians within 30 days of their 14th birthday.
Law enforcement officers are now legally allowed to request proof of legal status from any foreign national at any time.
