American Judge clarifies the path for the registration rule of immigrants: DHS issues harsh warnings – ‘Even H -1 BS will need to carry documents’

Show me your papers! This ‘demand’ can be well reality that any immigrants for the US – who are legally there on work or study visas, can now, anytime and anywhere anywhere.
In a strong word statement, the US Homeland Security Department (DHS) has stated: “All non -non -non -non -existent and more older should take this document (aka -registration proof) all the time. This administration has directed DHS to prioritize the enforcement, there will be no sanctuary for non -communities.”
A judge of the US District Court has recently allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a controversial new rule, which requires millions of immigrants to register and document with the federal government. Regulation, which applies from 11 April – Friday, may have widespread results for migrants across the US.
Registration requirement mainly affects foreign nationals without valid immigration status (illegal or unspecified immigrants). According to DHS, by 2022 there were 2.20 lakh illegal migrants from India. Due to the calculation methods, Pew Research Center pegs this number on a high figure of 7 lakhs, while it is 3.75 lakhs according to the Migration Policy Institute. This colleague of Indian population will be affected by the registration-rules
According to immigration lawyers, people who enter the US on a legitimate visa (it is a work, study, travel visa) or a green card, Employment Authority document (EAD), border crossing card or an I-94 admission record is already considered registered and should not be affected by the new registration process.
However, even such ‘already registered’ already registered ‘like H -1B visas or even international students (one of which are Indians) will need to carry documentation with them with the clock. Their children will need to re -register and submit the fingers mark within 30 days of their 14th birthday, even if first registered.
In addition, any change of address needs to be reported within ten days – if it is not done, the person may be subject to a fine of up to $ 5,000 and/or imprisonment of/or no more than 30 days. It can also endanger the ability to remain in the US or re -enter after traveling abroad (say back in India).
In a press statement, Christie NoM, Secretary, DHS, reminded all the foreign nationals present in the US for more than 30 days that the time limit for registering under the Alien Registration Act is on 11 April. This law requires all aliens in the United States to register with the federal government for more than 30 days. Failure to comply is a crime, punishable by fines, imprisonment or both, added the press note.
“President Trump and I have a clear message for those illegally in our country: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to enjoy and enjoy our freedom and live a American dream,” NoM said. He said, “The Trump administration will implement all our immigration laws – we will not choose and choose which laws we will implement. We should know who is for the safety and safety of our motherland and all Americans in our country,” he said.
DHS has underlined the requirement of registration. On April 11 (without registration evidence), all those present in the US for 30 days or more are required to register immediately. Those entering the US on 11 April (without registration evidence) or then will have to register within 30 days of arrival. For those already considered registered, children have to be re -registered at the age of 14. Parents have been asked to register minors if they live in the US for more than 30 days.
On 20 January, President Donald J. Trump signed the ‘defense of American people’ on the executive order and directed DHS to implement the ‘long acting’ Foreign Registration Act. Subsequently, the Registration Rules were introduced by DHS and US citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) on 12 March.
Alliances for human immigrant rights, the US Immigration Council and others filed a lawsuit stating that the rules violate the Administrative Procedure Act bypassing public notices and commentary procedures. He also warned of confusion and anarchy arising out of the implementation of the rule.
However, the Trump administration cited the law of the Second World War era as a legal basis for the rule, arguing that it applies a long-term need to register with the federal government for all non-citizens in the US, which they would be subject to fine and prosecution.
Judge Trevor N McFaden, a Trump appointment, in his order, on 10 April (one copy with TOI), rejected a request from several immigration advocacy groups to block the rule, concluded that the plaintiff had lack of legal status to advance his case.
The fall for the unspecified public will become serious as registration will result in their arrival on record, which can lead to exile in return.
Compliance Requirements (Source: DHS)