Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration
DHS issued an interim final rule requiring aliens to use a new registration form (Form I-??) and provide evidence of registration. This impacts KYC/ID verification for MSBs, which must update their customer identification programs to accept the new form and verify alien registration status.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Money Services & Money Transmitters space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Money services businesses (MSBs), payment processors, crypto firms, remittance providers, fintech wallets that onboard non-U.S. persons. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date of IFR (likely 30-60 days after publication, check specific date). Comments due by [date in IFR].. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Money Services & Money Transmitters continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A new DHS alien registration form replaces or supplements existing proof of legal status for non-citizens. MSBs must recognize this form as valid ID for CIP and BSA compliance.
Who it affects
Money services businesses (MSBs), payment processors, crypto firms, remittance providers, fintech wallets that onboard non-U.S. persons.
What you must do
Update CIP policies and procedures to include the new alien registration form as acceptable identification. Train staff to verify and document the form. Ensure systems can capture the form data.
Deadline
Effective date of IFR (likely 30-60 days after publication, check specific date). Comments due by [date in IFR].
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