DHS final rule on alien registration: Form G-325R and updated evidence of registration (effective June 29, 2026)

On June 29, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a final rule in the Federal Register titled "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration".

This rule is about the long-standing federal requirement that many noncitizens in the United States must register with the government and (in many cases) provide fingerprints/biometrics.

What changed in this final rule

The final rule adopts and updates DHS regulations in 8 CFR Part 264 regarding:

• which forms and processes can count as an official "registration form", and
• which documents can count as evidence of registration.

A key feature of the rule is DHS’s use of Form G-325R (Biographic Information (Registration)) as a general registration option.

Form G-325R: a general online registration option

The Federal Register notice explains that previously unregistered noncitizens who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer may be able to use Form G-325R (filed through a myUSCIS online account) to comply with the statutory registration requirement.

According to the rule, submitting Form G-325R generally triggers a USCIS process that includes:

• a biometric services appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC), and
• USCIS creating proof of registration labeled "USCIS Proof of Alien G-325R Registration".

The notice also states that there is currently no fee to file Form G-325R or submit biometrics under this process.

Comment deadline for future changes

Although the final rule is already effective, DHS is also asking for comments on certain potential future changes related to alien registration and fingerprinting.

The Federal Register notice lists the comment deadline as August 28, 2026. Comments must be submitted through Regulations.gov using the DHS docket listed in the notice.

This matters because future registration procedures, evidence rules, or fingerprinting requirements could affect how people comply with the registration requirement later.

Other updates: what can count as evidence of registration

The rule updates the list of documents that may serve as evidence of registration and includes references to additional forms (and certain trusted traveler documents) as possible evidence of registration.

What this means for you

• If you or a family member may be unregistered under the federal registration rules, this update is a reminder to learn what the law requires and what options exist to comply.
• If you are already registered (for example, through an immigration filing or an arrival record), you may not need to take action — but it is still important to understand what documents you should keep.
• Because registration rules can have immigration and legal consequences, it is important to get case-specific guidance before taking steps.

This post is general information, not legal advice.

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Authoritative source: Federal Register, DHS/USCIS final rule (effective June 29, 2026), "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration": https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13057/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registration