Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
This is a PROPOSED rule. It is not in force, may change before finalisation, and may never be finalised.
Where it stands
Proposed
Nov 3, 2025
Final rule
None in our archive
What the document says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. DHS proposes to require submission of biometrics by any individual, regardless of age, filing or associated with an immigration benefit request, other request, or collection of information, unless exempted; expand biometrics collection authority upon alien arrest; define "biometrics;" codify reuse requirements; codify and expand DNA testing, use and storage; establish an "extraordinary circumstances" standard to excuse a failure to appear at a biometric services appointment; modify how VAWA self-petitioners and T nonimmigrant status applicants demonstrate good moral character; and clarify biometrics collection purposes.
Who the document names
Countries
Iraq, Vietnam
Where the document says this
- Iraq: “Iraq national who worked for or on behalf of the U.S.”
- Vietnam: “Section 245.21 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 245.21 Adjustment of status of certain nationals of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos (section 586 of Pub.”
Visa categories
Refugee admission
Where the document says this
- Refugee admission: “The criminal and security-related grounds of inadmissibility found in INA secs. 212(a)(2) through (3), 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) through (3), apply to many benefits, such as adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, refugee status, and TPS.”
A requirement the document states
“For example, any applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or individual filing a benefit request, other request, or collection of information request may be required to appear for biometrics collection.”
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About this record
- Source
- Federal Register, checked Aug 2, 2026
- Review
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