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December 20, 2002
Special Registration Expanded to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
The INS published a federal register notice this week that added Pakistan
and Saudi Arabia to the list of countries required for Special Registration.
The third call-in group adds the following individuals to the list of those
who must register with INS:
- males aged 16 and older and
- admitted with inspection on or before September 30, 2002 and
- planning to remain in the U.S. after February 21, 2003
Dual citizenship notwithstanding, nationals of the affected countries
are required to register with INS. Registration must take place between
January 13, 2003 and February 21, 2003. Thereafter, registration must be
done on an annual basis within 10 days of the anniversary of the first registration
date.
The following individuals do not have to register:
- Individuals in A or G status
- Individuals who are lawful permanent residents
- Individuals who had an asylum application pending on December 16,
2002 or have been granted asylum status.
Examples of who must register:
- Individuals in H-1B status from Pakistan meeting the above criteria.
- Individuals in F-1 status from Saudi Arabia meeting the above criteria
- Individuals in J-1 status from Pakistan who will be remaining in the
U.S. until April 1, 2003.
Review registration information regarding
nationals from Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco,
North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, or
Yemen.
Review registration information regarding nationals
from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan or Syria.
Greenberg Traurig will continue to provide updates regarding the Special
Registration Program as they become available.
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