USCBPFinal Rule
Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States
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Summary
This regulation allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect fingerprints, photos, and other identifying information from all visitors entering and leaving the United States. The agency says this helps identify people, prevent crime, and manage border security more effectively.
Key Points
- 1The government will collect biometric data (fingerprints, facial photos, iris scans) from all foreign visitors at U.S. borders, both when entering and leaving the country
- 2This information will be stored in government databases and used to identify travelers, check for criminal records, and track who enters and exits the United States
- 3The regulation affects anyone traveling to the U.S. from another country, including tourists, business travelers, and temporary visitors
- 4The public has until November 27, 2025 to submit comments and concerns about this policy before it becomes final
- 5The rule aims to enhance security and provide better tracking of travelers, though privacy advocates may have concerns about data collection and storage
Key Dates
Published
October 27, 2025
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