New registration requirements for dependent children in effect

May 7, 2025

Beginning in April 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires young nonimmigrants who turn 14 while in the United States to "re-register" with USCIS within 30 days of their birthday. This may affect, for example, F-2J-2, H-4, O-3, and TD dependents of Harvard-sponsored students and scholars. 

If you have dependents who entered the country before their 14th birthday, please visit our webpage on the new registration requirements to learn more about the requirements and how to comply.