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SPECIAL CALL-IN REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
FOR CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANTS
(Excerpts from Questions and Answers Section)
WHO WILL THIS AFFECT?
Males, 16 years of age or older (born on or before November 15, 1986), who are
nationals or citizens of specified countries as described on the Notice page(s)
preceding these Questions and Answers.
ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS?
Yes. This does not affect individuals who are currently lawful permanent
residents of the United States (“green card holders”). Refugees, individuals who
have been granted asylum, and individuals who have applied for asylum on or
before the publication date of the Federal Register notice for the relevant call-in
group are also excluded.
In addition, diplomats and their dependents, individuals with diplomatic visas, as
well as representatives and employees from accredited international
organizations are excluded from the Special Registration Procedures.
WHAT ABOUT MY DEPENDENTS, SUCH AS MY SPOUSE, CHILDREN OR
PARENTS; DO THEY HAVE TO REGISTER?
All males, who are 16 years or older as of the date that registration begins for the
relevant call-in group, must register.
WHAT IF MY SPOUSE, CHILDREN OR PARENTS ARE U.S. CITIZENS OR
LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS? DO I STILL HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes. There are no exceptions based on the immigration status of other family
members.
WHAT IF I HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP? DO I STILL HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes. Those who claim citizenship from countries included in the Call-In Groups
are required to register even if they are also citizens of another country.
WHAT IF I AM IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING TO BECOME A
PERMANENT RESIDENT, BUT MY APPLICATION IS STILL WITH THE INS?
DO I STILL HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes. There are no exceptions based only on filing an application to adjust one’s
immigration status to that of a legal permanent resident.
WHAT IF I HAVE APPLIED FOR ASYLUM? DO I STILL HAVE TO
REGISTER?
Maybe. If you applied for asylum on or before the publication date of the Federal
Register notice for your call-in group, you do not have to register. If you applied
for asylum after that date, you will have to register. If you have been granted
asylum, you do not have to register.
WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN IN THE UNITED STATES FOR MANY YEARS
BECAUSE I WAS GIVEN TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)
STATUS? DO I STILL HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes, as long as you were last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant
on or before September 10, 2002, for citizens or nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya,
Sudan and Syria, or on or before September 30, 2002, for citizens or nationals of
other call-in countries. Even if you have been allowed to stay legally in the
United States for many years, you are still required to register.
WHAT IF MY LAST ENTRY TO THE UNITED STATES WAS NOT LEGAL
(WITHOUT INSPECTION AND ADMISSION), AND I NOW HAVE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)? DO I HAVE TO REGISTER?
No. The current Special Call-In Registration requirements apply only to aliens
who have been inspected by an Immigration officer and admitted to the United
States.
WHERE DO I GO TO REGISTER?
You can go to the designated INS District or Sub-office closest to where you are
located in the United States. A list of the District and Sub-offices is attached for
your information. It is also available on the Internet at www.INS.usdoj.gov, and
by telephone from the National Customer Service Center (1-800-375-5283 or
TTY 1-800-767-1833 for the hearing impaired).
WHEN DO I HAVE TO DO THIS?
You must appear in person before, register with, and provide requested
information under oath to an Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) officer
during the registration period for your call-in group.
DO I HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
You do not need an appointment to be registered; but you should come in the
morning. You will be seen on the same day that you come in. Most INS offices
are open Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. For your
convenience, please call the National Customer Service Center toll-free (1-800-
375-5283) to find out when a specific INS office is open for business.
WHO DO I ASK FOR AT THE INS OFFICE?
When you get to the INS office, let an INS employee or security guard know that
you are there as part of the Special Registration procedures. An INS Information
Officer will request proof of identity, such as your passport, and then direct you to
the officer who will register you.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE?
If you do not comply with these special registration requirements or other terms
of your admission to the United States during your stay, you will be considered
out of status. You may be subject to arrest, detention, fines and/or removal from
the United States, and any future application for an immigration benefit from the
United States may be impacted. Decisions will be made on an individual basis,
dependent on the circumstances of each case.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Special Registration procedures,
office hours, or designated ports for departure, please consult the INS web page
at www.ins.usdoj.gov , or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-
375-5283.
Special Call-In Registration Procedures
Information last updated - November 26, 2002
Source: US Government, Immigration and Naturalization Service
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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