Facts About The Selective Service For Noncitizens (NAPSA)—When a young man turns 18, he is required to register with the Selective Service System —it’s the law. It’s important to note that there are few exceptions to this law. It applies to almost all male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the U.S. who are 18 through 25—notjustcitizens. Noncitizens Almost all male noncitizens are required to register with the Selective Service, including illegal aliens, legal permanent residents and refugees. The general rule is that if a male noncitizen takes up residency in the U.S. before his 26th birthday, he must register. Noncitizens whoare in the U.S. on student or visitor visas, and men whoare part of a diplomatic or trade mission and their fami- lies, are not required to register with Selective Service. This, however, is not the case for most male noncitizens. The Selective Service does not collect any information that would indicate whether or not Most men who are noncitizens and areliving in the U.S.full-time are required to register with Selective Service. Men who should register and do not won’t qualify for federal student loans or grant programs. This includes Pell Grants, College Work Study, Guaranteed Student/ Plus Loans and National Direct Student Loans. you are documented, and you do Registration with Selective Service is a requirement for U.S. citizenship if the man first to register. 26th birthday. not need a Social Security number Dual Nationals Dual nationals of the U.S. and arrived in the U.S. before his The federal job training act called the Workforce Investment another country are required to register, regardless of where they live, because they are U.S. Act is only open to those men who Penalties For Nonregistration Amanwhofails to register may, branch of the federal government and the U.S. Postal Service. register with Selective Service. nationals. Aman must be registered to be eligible for jobs in the executive if prosecuted and convicted, face a fine of up to $250,000 and/or a registration to get a driver’s license. prison term of up to five years. Even if not tried, a man who fails to register with Selective Ser- vice before turning age 26 may find that some doors are perma- nently closed. For example: Some states require proof of Registration is easy. Go to your local U.S. post office and pick up a Selective Service registration card or register online at www.sss.gov. For additional information, call toll free (888) 655-1825.
