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Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States
The Homeland Security Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on October 27, 2025. It took effect on December 26, 2025. Comments closed on November 26, 2025.
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What the agency says
This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide that DHS may require all aliens to be photographed when entering or exiting the United States, and may require non-exempt aliens to provide other biometrics. The final rule also amends the regulations to remove the references to pilot programs and the port limitation to permit collection of biometrics from aliens departing from airports, land ports, seaports, or any other authorized point of departure. In addition, DHS is requesting comments on the specific collection process as well as costs and benefits for new transportation modalities.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-19655
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule with request for comments
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department
- Published
- October 27, 2025
- Takes effect
- December 26, 2025
- Comments due
- November 26, 2025
- Dates
- Effective Date: This rule is effective on December 26, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCBP-2025-0033; CBP Dec. 25-06
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1651-AB12
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 8 CFR 215; 8 CFR 235
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Aliens; Immigration; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Travel restrictions
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 42
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