New U.S. Rule - All Immigrants Must Carry ID: H-1B, F-1, B1/B2, Green Card Included

Highlights: New Federal Rule Mandates IDs for immigrants in the USA

• A new U.S. federal rule has been announced for immigrants in the USA.
• According to the rule, all immigrants above 18 years of age must always carry proof of registration or ID.
• Non-citizens in the country will be given 30 days to register with the federal government.
• The new rule for non-citizens in the US was effective from April 11, 2025.
   

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Immigrants in the US will now have to carry an ID at all times

According to the new Federal rule, implemented on April 11, 2025, all immigrants in the US, including H-1B visa holders, F-1 visa holders, US visitor visa holders, and Green card holders, will be required to carry proof of registration, irrespective of their visa status. The new policy makes it compulsory for non-citizens aged 18 years and above to always carry their ID card. Immigrants who have yet to be registered will be given around 30 days to complete their registration with the US federal government.
 

Individuals currently in the country with US student visas (F-1), I-94 admissions, and H-1B visas, EADs, or Green Cards will automatically be considered registered. However, the new rule requires them to carry their proof of registration everywhere to avoid any consequences.
 

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What are the new registration rules in the US?

The new rule also requires individuals to meet specific requirements, such as:

• Children turning 14 will be required to re-register and submit biometrics (fingerprints) within 30 days of celebrating their birthday.
• Any address changes must be informed within 10 days, failing which a fine of $5,000 or one month of jail time may be imposed.
   

Note: Violating these rules may result in losing their legal status in the US, detention, or re-entry to the US after traveling abroad.   
 

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