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Date Announced
Sept. 11, 2020This proposed rule would require anyone filing for an immigration benefit, including US citizens and children, to appear in person for biometric collection. In addition, the rule
- requires the collection of biometrics upon the arrest of any noncitizen;
- expands the meaning of "biometrics" to include iris scans, palm prints, and voice prints; and
- changes how VAWA and T-visa petitioners demonstrate good moral character, including by removing the current presumption of good moral character for applicants under 14.
This NPRM was signed by Chad Mizelle, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the General Counsel, on behalf of Acting Secretary Wolf
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Status:
Proposed
Type of Action:
Rule
Subject Matter:
Enforcement
Non-Immigrant Visas
Immigrant Visas
Agencies Affected:
USCIS
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Associated or Derivative Policies
Commentary
BuzzFeed: Trump Wants To Force Immigrants To Submit Eye Scans, Voice Prints, And DNA
Buzzfeed offers commentary from former USCIS officials and NGOs on the implications of the proposed biometric rule.
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Guest Post by Hunter Knapp: DHS Proposed Rule on Collection of Biometrics
Guest Post by Hunter Knapp: DHS Proposed Rule on Collection of Biometrics
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