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CBP Issues Advisory Requiring Non-Citizens to Carry Registration Documents or Face Misdemeanor Charges and Fines

DHS has signaled a stricter enforcement push under a long-standing statute that holds permanent residents accountable for failing to present proof of their status.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in front of the agency's booth during a job fair at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Orlando, Fla.
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Overview

  • In a post on X on July 24, CBP warned that non-citizens stopped by federal law enforcement without their registration documents face misdemeanor charges and fines.
  • The advisory cites Section 1304(e) of Title 8 of the U.S. Code, which has required all non-citizens aged 18 and older to carry proof of their immigration status since its enactment.
  • Required documents include a Green Card (Form I-551), Alien Registration Number (A-number), Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) and Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94).
  • Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has directed agencies to prioritize enforcement of the carry requirement and warned there will be no sanctuary for non-compliance.
  • The reminder affects millions of lawful residents, including a substantial community of Indian nationals who represent the second-largest immigrant group in the United States.