Stricter Compliance RulesChildren turning 14 must re-register and submit fingerprints within 30 days of their birthday. Any change of address must be reported within 10 days, failing which individuals may face up to $5,000 in fines or 30 days in jail. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)The rule primarily targets undocumented immigrants, with DHS estimates putting the number of illegal Indian immigrants in the US at 220,000. For example:DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated the message: “Foreign nationals who have been in the US for more than 30 days must register by April 11. And for the millions of immigrants living in the US, the message is clear: carry your papers—or face the consequences.

Source: The Times April 13, 2025 20:12 UTC