Are you Required to Register?

Currently there are four "call-in" groups for special registration. Members of the four groups are required to register with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Individuals with questions or concerns are urged to have an attorney assist them with the Registration Process.

1. The following individuals do not have to register:
   1. U.S. citizens
   2. Permanent Residents
   3. Individuals in A or G nonimmigrant status
   4. Those who applied for asylum on or before a date specified in each "call- in" group
2. Canadian citizens who were born in or having dual citizenship a country listed in one of the "call-in" groups must register with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
3. Each of the four "call-in" groups has a specific time period and deadline in which its members must register. As of February 4, 2003, there are four designated call- in groups.
4. Each year special registrants will be required to re-register through NSEERS. The specifics should be provided to you during your interview at the INS office.

Federal Register published on November 6, 2002 states that the DOJ requires individuals meeting the following criteria to register on or before December 16, 2002:

1. Males 16 or older who are nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria.
2. Admitted with inspection on or before September 10, 2002.
3. Remain in the U.S. until at least December 16, 2002 or later.
4. Did not have an asylum application filed on or before November 6, 2002.

Individuals from this group of countries will also be registered at the Ports of entry when entering the U.S. after a trip abroad.

An extension has been granted for individuals who missed this deadline. Those who missed the deadline may lawfully and timely register between January 27 and February 7, 2003.

Federal Register published November 22, 2002, states that the DOJ requires individuals meeting the following criteria to register on or before January 10, 2003:

1. Males 16 or older who are nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.
2. Admitted with inspection on or before September 30, 2002.
3. Remain in the U.S. until at least January 10, 2003 or later.
4. Did not have an asylum application filed on or before November 22, 2002.

Federal Register published December 18, 2002, states that the DOJ requires individuals meeting the following criteria to register between January 13 and February 21, 2003:

1. Males 16 or older who are nationals of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
2. Admitted with inspection on or before September 30, 2002.
3. Remain in the U.S. until at least February 21, 2003 or later.
4. Did not have an asylum application filed on or before December 18, 2002.

Federal Register to be published January 16, 2003, states that the DOJ requires individuals meeting the following criteria to register between February 24 and March 28, 2003:

1. Males 16 or older who are nationals of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait, and Jordan.
2. Admitted with inspection on or before September 30, 2002.
3. Remain in the U.S. until at least March 23, 2003 or later.
4. Did not have an asylum application filed on or before January 16, 2003.

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All nonimmigrant aliens from Iran, Iraq, Libya and Sudan are automatically subject to special registration and fingerprinting requirements as they enter the U.S.

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  List of Designated USCIS Interviewing Offices for Special Registration

  List of Designated Ports of Departure and Exit Information (detailed)

For more information, please visit USCIS Special Registration.