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Special Registration

Important Changes to "Special Registration" Requirements:
The Immigration Service has suspended the blanket "re- registration" requirements of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). This program required aliens from 26+ countries to undergo special registration (including providing a photograph, fingerprint, and extensive biographic information) upon entry to the U.S. It also required those aliens who were already in the U.S. to report to an immigration office for registration by designated dates.

While the NSEERS program continues and has not been abolished as widely reported, the obligation of those registered to report for "re-registration" 30 days after entry to the U.S. and one year after initial registration has been suspended effective December 2, 2003.

It is our understanding that individuals are still required to continue to report to the U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Services (USCIS) when exiting the U.S.. Individuals must report in at a designated airport at the final port of departure from the U.S.. Please visit the link below on List of Ports authorized for Entry & Departure Registration.

It is your responsibility to keep informed of your Special Registration requirements. If you feel that you need specific assistance in this area, we advise that you seek the advice of an immigration attorney.

Selected groups or individuals may still be required to re-register upon notice from USCIS by mail or email. Please be sure to keep your address updated both with our office as well as with USCIS.

(Some of the special registration countries include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.) Special Registration can be imposed on individuals from "any country," not just above-mentioned countries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION on Special Registration, visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website.

Please read the following document in its entirety: It provides important information regarding registration procedures, list of locations for Special Registration Interviews, list of Ports authorized for Entry & Departure Registration, and more!

Logan International Airport is a Designated Port of Departure (POD)
Registrants should report to the Immigration office in Terminal E, second floor
500 Terminal E
Easton Boston, MA 02118-2049
617-561-5745
Hours of Operation: 7am - 8pm

The Boston Immigration Office is a Designated USCIS Interviewing Office for Special Registrants
Government Center, Room E-140
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203

Update your address with both the International Center and USCIS >>