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Important Information 

Alien Registration Requirement (effective April 11, 2025) 

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on the newly-implemented , following . This requires non-U.S. citizens to register with the U.S. federal government under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302).
• Those in F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, and any dependent family members who entered the United States at the age of 14 or older were automatically registered with the U.S. government at the time they arrived in the United States and no further action is needed.
• The serves as proof of registration and can be printed out as evidence of compliance.
• Please note, nonimmigrant dependent children (for example, F-2, J-2, H-4, O-3 dependents, etc.) who turned 14 while inside the United States, must now register or re-register under this directive within 30 days of turning 14.
• This new registration is accessible through Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). This form must be filed online through a USCIS online account. It cannot be filed by mail or in person.
• If you have any questions, please contact patterson@ohio.edu. 

Traveling Outside of the United States 

Ensure you have all required immigration documents for your visa type and check your passport and visa validity dates. If you need to renew your H-1B visa, you should prepare for potential delays as U.S. consulates and embassies abroad experience high volumes of visa applications during holiday travel. Please carefully review the visa application instructions that are posted on the U.S. embassy/consulate website.

For international travel, we recommend you carry the following documents:

H-1B Visa Holders

• Original Form I-797, H-1B Approval Notice from USCIS, which is valid for a period beyond the anticipated travel
• Copy of Form I-129, H-1B Petition, including the Labor Condition Application and Letter of Support, provided by the Office of Legal Affairs
• Valid H visa stamp in your passport (except for Canadian citizens)
• Valid passport
• Current letter from your Department or Office of Legal Affairs verifying your employment. The letter should include your title and salary.
• Three most recent paystubs

H-4 Dependent Visa Holders

• Original Form I-797, H-4 Approval Notice from USCIS OR copy of spouse’s I-797, H-1B Approval Notice, which is valid for a period beyond the anticipated travel
• Valid H visa stamp in the passport (except for Canadian citizens)
• Valid passport

Please contact Erin Patterson in the Office of Legal Affairs at patterson@ohio.edu if you require the above information or if you hold an employment-based visa other than an H-1B.

Transiting Through a Third Country: If you are traveling through a third country, make sure you are familiar with the country’s visa requirements.

Helpful Links

Guidance Related to Immigration Enforcement on OHIO Campuses