With very few exceptions, all immigrant males living in the United States who are between ages 18 and 25 are required by law to register with the Selective Service System (SSS) within 30 days of arriving in the United States, regardless of citizenship status. This applies to US citizens, immigrants and even non-citizens such as international students. Even if you’ve applied for citizenship, registration is still required.
The Selective Service maintains a list of potential draftees in case of a national emergency. While a military draft hasn’t happened since 1973, registration is still mandatory.
Who Needs to Register?
What Happens if I Don’t Register?
Failing to register can lead to serious consequences:
Do Women Need to Register for the Draft?
Will Registering for The Draft Hurt My Immigration Case?
What If I Don’t Remember If I Registered For The Draft?
If you’re unsure if you registered for the draft, check online with the Selective Service System or consult an immigration attorney.
Didn’t Register and Now Over 26?
If you’re a male over 26 who lived in the US between the ages of 18-26 (not on a lawful non-immigrant visa), talk to an immigration lawyer about your options.
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An experienced immigration lawyer can help If you have questions about registering for the draft with the US Selective Service System. If you need help with your green card status, contact Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers at 630-630-345-4164.
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Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
