Alien Registration Requirement (G-325R)

[EatBulaga 453]

https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration

 

So we filed I-751 and have the 48 month extension and soon to be expired green card.

 

I'm thinking it doesn't hurt to go ahead and file the G-325R. Last thing I want is for us to get denied not having done the ARR.

 

Have anyone else with pending petitions (I-485, I-751, etc.) also done the G-325R? Or anyone else think ARR is not necessary for pending petitions?

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

Don't do it!!!  I would NOT file a G-325R.   You don't want USCIS thinking you are in one of the required categories when you are not.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration

 

"

Who is already registered?

Anyone who has been issued one of the documents designated as evidence of registration under 8 CFR 264.1(b) has already registered. Also, anyone who submitted one of the forms designated at 8 CFR 264.1(a) and provided fingerprints (unless waived) and was not issued one of the pieces of evidence designated at 8 CFR 264.1(b), has complied with the registration requirement of INA 262. Aliens who have already registered include:

• Lawful permanent residents;
• Aliens paroled into the United States under INA 212(d)(5), even if the period of parole has expired;
• Aliens admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants who were issued Form I-94 or I-94W (paper or electronic), even if the period of admission has expired;
• All aliens present in the United States who were issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas before their last date of arrival;
• Aliens whom DHS has placed into removal proceedings;
• Aliens issued an employment authorization document;
• Aliens who have applied for lawful permanent residence using Forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, and provided fingerprints (unless waived), even if the applications were denied; and
• Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards."

https://www.rnlawgroup.com/legal-non-immigrants-who-needs-to-register-what-is-form-g-325r-and-how-to-complete-it/

Who Needs to Register?

• Non-immigrants who were not fingerprinted when applying for a visa or entering the U.S.
• Children who turn 14 years old while in the U.S. – Parents or guardians must register their child within 30 days of their 14th birthday.
• Individuals unsure of their registration status – If uncertain, registering ensures compliance.

Who Does Not Need to Register?

• Non-immigrants who were issued Form I-94 upon entry.
• Individuals who have already provided fingerprints during their visa or immigration process.
• Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).

Edited Saturday at 02:21 PM by Crazy Cat

[J.M. 291]

Your answer is in the "Who is already registered?" section in the link you provided.  It looks like you check 4 of the boxes saying you are already registered.  Any one is sufficient.

[EatBulaga 453]

@Crazy Cat So is expired green card with 48 month extension letter still LPR? In this political climate, would that fall under "unsure of their registration status"?

 

@J.M. under who must register, any alien whether previously registered or not?

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

7 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

So is expired green card with 48 month extension letter still LPR?

Absolutely!!!!!  The extension letter extends the expiration date on the card by 4 years.  Besides, a card is only evidence of status.  It is not status, itself.

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

9 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

In this political climate, would that fall under "unsure of their registration status"?

No.  You are overthinking this matter.

[J.M. 291]

3 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

under who must register, any alien whether previously registered or not?

The first sentence of "who must register" section says IF you fall into the "who is not registered?" THEN you must register.  You are not in the "who is not registered" category, so none of the "who must register" section applies.  You also left off an important part of the sentence: "Any alien, whether previously registered or not, WHO TURNS 14 years old while in the United States."

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

11 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

under who must register, any alien whether previously registered or not?

You took that out of context:

 

"

• Any alien, whether previously registered or not, who turns 14 years old in the United States, within 30 days after their 14th birthday."