US government issues new notice for green card, student, and work visa holders

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The U.S. government has introduced a regulation requiring foreign nationals, including holders of student visas, green cards, and H-1B work visas, to carry proof of their lawful immigration status at all times.

The directive, effective as of April 11, is part of President Trump's executive order titled "Protecting the American People Against Invasion," according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website.

According to DHS, the regulation requires all non-U.S. citizens staying in the country for more than 30 days to register with the federal government. This is based on the Alien Registration Act of 1940, which initially required immigrants to register but was never consistently enforced.

Under the new directive, however, strict compliance measures will be applied to both documented and undocumented immigrants.

All non-citizens aged 14 and older planning to stay in the U.S. for over 30 days must now register using "Form G-325R." Parents must complete registration for children under 14.

Those arriving in the U.S. on or after April 11 must register within 30 days of entry. Any changes of address must also be reported within 10 days.

Legal immigrants—including those on H-1B visas, student visas, or green cards—are already considered registered but must carry documentation proving their legal status at all times. Additionally, minors must re-register once they turn 14, including the submission of fingerprints within 30 days of their birthday.

Non-compliance is considered a criminal offense and is punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both.

"President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was quoted on the department's website as saying.

"The Trump administration will enforce all our immigration laws—we will not pick and choose which laws we will enforce. We must know who is in our country for the safety and security of our homeland and all Americans."

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