Latest Immigration Policy Updates

Last updated: April 15, 2025

On February 25,2025 the federal government announced its requirement of all immigrants to comply in registering under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

The INA requires that, with limited exceptions, all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and fingerprinting.

The following individuals are not required to register: 

• Lawful permanent residents (green card holders)
• Individuals with DACA, TPS, asylum, or refugee status
• People who entered with valid nonimmigrant or immigrant visas
• Individuals granted parole or advance parole
• Those with work authorization (on any basis)
• Individuals currently in removal proceedings
• Applicants for lawful permanent residence
• Border crossing card holders

If you have questions regarding your immigration or registration status, contact your lawyer.

Need Immigration Legal Assistance?

All immigrant New Yorkers can access free and confidential immigration legal help in their preferred language.

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) provides the following information and services to support immigrant New Yorkers navigate the U.S. immigration system and build their lives and futures in New York.

You can call the City-funded, free, and safe MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365, or call 311 and say, "Immigration Legal," between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday