My son legally entered the U.S. in H-4 status when he was 13 years old. He is now 15. Does he have to comply with the alien registration requirement, even though he has always maintained valid status?
17 Apr 2025
Posted at 16:40h
in Family Based, FAQs, For Families, H-4 Dependents, Homeland Security, Immigrant Family, Nonimmigrant Family, Resident
Answer
Any foreign national who turns 14 while in the U.S. must register within 30 days of their 14th birthday, even if they were previously registered. This requirement applies even for nonimmigrant dependents in lawful status and children who are green card holders.
Further details on who must register using form G-325R and who is already considered registered can be found in the 17.Mar.2025 MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, USCIS Launches Alien Registration System. (17.Apr.2025)
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