Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration
DHS issued an interim final rule on March 12, 2025, creating a new alien registration form and evidence requirements. This may affect small importers who employ or interact with non-citizen workers, as compliance with immigration documentation rules could impact workforce and supply chain operations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small cross-border importers with non-citizen employees or contractors should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon publication; comments due within 60 days (likely May 2025). Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New alien registration form (likely Form I-9 or similar) and evidence requirements for non-citizens to prove registration status
Who it affects
Small cross-border importers with non-citizen employees or contractors
What you must do
Review current employee/contractor documentation processes to ensure compliance with new form and evidence rules
Deadline
Effective upon publication; comments due within 60 days (likely May 2025)
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