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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
US immigration crackdown: What undocumented teenagers face under Trump
Even 14-year-olds must now register with the US government if they weren't fingerprinted on arrival and are staying in the country for more than 30 days, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on May 20. The directive is part of tighter rules issued under President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, signed on January 20, 2025. It directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which requires certain foreign nationals to register and submit biometric data. 'Those aliens who fail to register face civil or criminal action, including fines up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months", USCIS said. The rule requires eligible individuals to register using a newly introduced form and appear for fingerprinting at a government centre. Those who do not comply may face civil or criminal action, including fines and jail time. Under Trump's Executive Order 14159: < DHS was directed to treat failure to register as a civil and criminal enforcement priority. < Those who don't comply may be subject to removal (deportation). < They may lose eligibility to ever legally return to the US, even if they later try to regularise their status. According to a 2022 Pew Research report, around 675,000 undocumented Indian nationals live in the US, making them one of the largest unauthorised groups by country of origin. Indians must note: The Trump administration has warned that those who fail to register and self-deport 'will lose the right to ever return to the States again'. What the law requires As per the INA, any alien aged 14 or over who was not registered and fingerprinted when applying for a visa and remains in the US for over 30 days must register. Children under 14 must be registered by a parent or guardian. Those turning 14 must re-register within 30 days of their birthday. Once registered and fingerprinted, DHS issues a proof of registration document. 'Aliens over the age of 18 must carry and keep it in their personal possession at all times,' USCIS said in a notice on May 19. The USCIS has launched Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration), which is now available for download and submission online. It is currently free to file. Who is exempt from registering Foreign nationals who already registered under older regulations or can show proof of past registration are not required to do so again. These include: Green card holders Holders of valid Form I-94 or I-94W Those paroled under INA section 212(d)(5) Individuals in removal proceedings or with employment authorisation Those issued a visa before their most recent arrival Applicants for permanent residence who provided fingerprints, even if denied Holders of border crossing cards How to register Download and complete Form G-325R from the USCIS website Book an appointment at an Application Support Centre (ASC) Attend the appointment to provide biometric data (unless waived) Check your myUSCIS online account for proof of registration Children under 14 and some Canadian nationals may be exempt from fingerprinting. Even registered foreign nationals are required to keep their contact details updated. 'You must comply with ongoing change of address reporting requirements under 8 U.S.C. 1305(a) and 8 CFR 265.1,' USCIS said. Those who fail to register could be prosecuted for a misdemeanour, fined up to $5,000, jailed for up to six months, or both. Officials clarified that registration is not a visa or status. 'It does not create an immigration status, establish employment authorisation, or provide any other right or benefit,' USCIS said. Crackdown fear Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals. So far, his administration has deported tens of thousands of migrants, with US courts hearing cases on allegations that the government violated due process in certain cases.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion - Trump's DHS is doing ‘self-deportation' all wrong
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims that 'If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the U.S. to avoid arrest.' The main benefit of voluntary or self-deportation is that it helps deportable immigrants avoid becoming inadmissible as aliens who have been arrested, put in removal proceedings and deported pursuant to a deportation order. But permitting self-deportation doesn't just benefit immigrants — it also provides the government with a cost-effective way to remove deportable immigrants without a hearing. It is not surprising, therefore, that the administration is using the CBP Home program to encourage illegal immigrants to self-deport. But there is an additional step the administration should take to maximize the benefit: Self-deportation through CBP Home should be limited to immigrants who are in the immigration court's backlog, rather than offering it to deportable immigrants generally. The current backlog is so large, at more than 3.6 million cases, that it is severely limiting the administration's ability to put deportable immigrants through removal proceedings. With some exceptions, such proceedings are needed to get necessary deportation orders. A significant reduction in the backlog would facilitate fulfilling Trump's campaign promise of mass deportations. The administration launched the CBP Home self-deportation program on March 10, 2025, to facilitate implementation of Trump's Jan. 20, 2025, Executive Order 14159, 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion.' This order terminated the previous administration's policy of limiting enforcement efforts to undocumented immigrants 'who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.' It declares that 'the immigration laws will be faithfully executed against all inadmissible and removable aliens.' The policy change requires a major increase in deportations, which is facilitated by the CBP Home program's incentives that encourage deportable immigrants to leave on their own volition. On May 5, the administration expanded the program to provide additional incentives, including a $1,000 stipend when the self-deporting immigrant confirms their return through the CBP Home app and, if needed, financial and travel document assistance. Participation deprioritizes enforcement actions for the individual by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing time for the participating immigrant to take care of work, school and personal matters prior to departure. Further, participants can register family members as co-travelers and depart together. It also benefits the administration financially. The average cost to arrest, detain, conduct removal proceedings and deport an immigrant is $17,121; self-deportation under the CBP Home program costs only around $4,500. The American Immigration Law Association claims that, 'The government's recent offer of $1,000 to individuals who voluntarily leave the U.S. is not as simple — or as safe — as it sounds.' The government is not explaining the 'hardship or legal risks' the immigrants will face if they self-deport, the association says, and immigrants shouldn't do anything 'without first obtaining good legal advice.' (Of course, there is no hint that the organization's members will reduce their fees to make such advice available.) Some immigration advocates have expressed doubt about whether the immigrants will receive the $1,000 stipend or be able at some point to apply for legal status. I don't know why they think the administration would fail to give the stipend to participants who confirm that they have returned to their own country. If word gets out that they aren't paying the stipend, it could destroy the program. The advocates are right, however, that leaving voluntarily under this program will not necessarily make it possible for the immigrants in this program to return lawfully. But it could prevent them from becoming inadmissible as immigrants previously removed. It would be wrong to undervalue that benefit. Immigrants who have been removed previously are inadmissible for five, 10, or even 20 years, depending on the circumstances. The administration is depending on the Alien Enemies Act to remove a specified group of immigrants without hearings, and its use is being challenged in court. Even if the administration prevails on that question, it will need to rely on hearings before immigration judges to conduct mass deportations when the supply of immigrants subject to the act is exhausted. The administration should therefore consider limiting the CBP Home program's benefits to the 3,629,627 immigrants on the immigration court's backlog, instead of making it available to deportable immigrants generally. The immigration court could send letters to the immigrants in that backlog, offering them an opportunity to leave voluntarily through the CBP Home program instead of continuing to wait for a hearing. This should appeal to immigrants who do not have a realistic prospect of receiving relief in removal proceedings. Immigrants in the backlog should make sure that the immigration court has their current address. Failure to respond to the CBP Home program letter could result in a second letter giving them notice of a master calendar hearing; failure to appear at a master calendar hearing can result in being ordered deported in absentia (without the immigrant's presence). The CBP Home program is a good idea. It just isn't being implemented properly. Nolan Rappaport was detailed to the House Judiciary Committee as an Executive Branch Immigration Law Expert for three years. He subsequently served as an immigration counsel for the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims for four years. Prior to working on the Judiciary Committee, he wrote decisions for the Board of Immigration Appeals for 20 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump's DHS is doing ‘self-deportation' all wrong
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims that 'If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the U.S. to avoid arrest.' The main benefit of voluntary or self-deportation is that it helps deportable immigrants avoid becoming inadmissible as aliens who have been arrested, put in removal proceedings and deported pursuant to a deportation order. But permitting self-deportation doesn't just benefit immigrants — it also provides the government with a cost-effective way to remove deportable immigrants without a hearing. It is not surprising, therefore, that the administration is using the CBP Home program to encourage illegal immigrants to self-deport. But there is an additional step the administration should take to maximize the benefit: Self-deportation through CBP Home should be limited to immigrants who are in the immigration court's backlog, rather than offering it to deportable immigrants generally. The current backlog is so large, at more than 3.6 million cases, that it is severely limiting the administration's ability to put deportable immigrants through removal proceedings. With some exceptions, such proceedings are needed to get necessary deportation orders. A significant reduction in the backlog would facilitate fulfilling Trump's campaign promise of mass deportations. The administration launched the CBP Home self-deportation program on March 10, 2025, to facilitate implementation of Trump's Jan. 20, 2025, Executive Order 14159, 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion.' This order terminated the previous administration's policy of limiting enforcement efforts to undocumented immigrants 'who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.' It declares that 'the immigration laws will be faithfully executed against all inadmissible and removable aliens.' The policy change requires a major increase in deportations, which is facilitated by the CBP Home program's incentives that encourage deportable immigrants to leave on their own volition. On May 5, the administration expanded the program to provide additional incentives, including a $1,000 stipend when the self-deporting immigrant confirms their return through the CBP Home app and, if needed, financial and travel document assistance. Participation deprioritizes enforcement actions for the individual by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing time for the participating immigrant to take care of work, school and personal matters prior to departure. Further, participants can register family members as co-travelers and depart together. It also benefits the administration financially. The average cost to arrest, detain, conduct removal proceedings and deport an immigrant is $17,121; self-deportation under the CBP Home program costs only around $4,500. The American Immigration Law Association claims that, 'The government's recent offer of $1,000 to individuals who voluntarily leave the U.S. is not as simple — or as safe — as it sounds.' The government is not explaining the 'hardship or legal risks' the immigrants will face if they self-deport, the association says, and immigrants shouldn't do anything 'without first obtaining good legal advice.' (Of course, there is no hint that the organization's members will reduce their fees to make such advice available.) Some immigration advocates have expressed doubt about whether the immigrants will receive the $1,000 stipend or be able at some point to apply for legal status. I don't know why they think the administration would fail to give the stipend to participants who confirm that they have returned to their own country. If word gets out that they aren't paying the stipend, it could destroy the program. The advocates are right, however, that leaving voluntarily under this program will not necessarily make it possible for the immigrants in this program to return lawfully. But it could prevent them from becoming inadmissible as immigrants previously removed. It would be wrong to undervalue that benefit. Immigrants who have been removed previously are inadmissible for five, 10, or even 20 years, depending on the circumstances. The administration is depending on the Alien Enemies Act to remove a specified group of immigrants without hearings, and its use is being challenged in court. Even if the administration prevails on that question, it will need to rely on hearings before immigration judges to conduct mass deportations when the supply of immigrants subject to the act is exhausted. The administration should therefore consider limiting the CBP Home program's benefits to the 3,629,627 immigrants on the immigration court's backlog, instead of making it available to deportable immigrants generally. The immigration court could send letters to the immigrants in that backlog, offering them an opportunity to leave voluntarily through the CBP Home program instead of continuing to wait for a hearing. This should appeal to immigrants who do not have a realistic prospect of receiving relief in removal proceedings. Immigrants in the backlog should make sure that the immigration court has their current address. Failure to respond to the CBP Home program letter could result in a second letter giving them notice of a master calendar hearing; failure to appear at a master calendar hearing can result in being ordered deported in absentia (without the immigrant's presence). The CBP Home program is a good idea. It just isn't being implemented properly. Nolan Rappaport was detailed to the House Judiciary Committee as an Executive Branch Immigration Law Expert for three years. He subsequently served as an immigration counsel for the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims for four years. Prior to working on the Judiciary Committee, he wrote decisions for the Board of Immigration Appeals for 20 years.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 service members killed in accident at US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed and a third is in 'serious condition' after being involved in a vehicle accident near the U.S.-Mexico border, the military said in a release Tuesday night. The accident happened at about 8:50 a.m. local time Tuesday near Santa Teresa, N.M., according to the Joint Task Force-Southern Border. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The military did not release the names of the individuals involved. The military's Northern Command said the three service members were deployed to back the Joint Task Force-Southern Border, which assumed control of the southern border mission on March 14. The service members were deployed in the area after President Trump's executive order 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion.' In early March, the Pentagon said it would send more than 5,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion were dispatched, the Defense Department said at the time. The accident occurred near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station on Highway 9 at mile marker 115, KTSM reported. The three service members involved in the crash were Marines, The New York Times reported, citing a U.S. military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Hill has reached out to the Marines for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
16-04-2025
- The Hill
Two service members killed in accident at US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed and a third is in 'serious condition' after being involved in a vehicle accident near the U.S.-Mexico border, the military said in a release on Tuesday night. The accident happened at around 8:50 a.m. local time Tuesday near Santa Teresa, N.M., the Joint Task Force Southern Border said. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The military did not release the names of the individuals involved. The military's Northern Command said the three service members were deployed to back the Joint Task Force Southern Border, which assumed control of the southern border mission on March 14. The members of the military were deployed in the area after President Trump's executive order 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion.' In early March, the Pentagon said it would send more than 5,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion were dispatched, the Defense Department said at the time. The accident occurred near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station on Highway 9 at mile marker 115, KTSM reported. The three service members involved in the crash were Marines, The New York Times reported, citing a U.S. military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Hill has reached out to the Marines for comment.
