USCIS finalizes registration rule for foreign nationals lacking standard immigration records

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a finalized online registration and biometrics rule for select foreign nationals residing in the United States. The policy took effect in April 2025 and targets individuals who do not already hold standard immigration documentation. Those required to register include people who entered the country without inspection, certain visa-exempt Canadian nationals, and foreign nationals aged 14 and older present in the US. USCIS has clarified that the rule does not expand requirements to any new groups, describing the changes as procedural updates to an existing system. The agency also highlighted traveler-friendly modifications as part of the revised framework.