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Original Date Announced
September 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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2020.09.11 NPRM: Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesBiden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
May 10, 20212021.05.10 Proposed Rules
This Biden administration action revokes in its entirety the Trump-era policy identified in this entry. On May 10, 2021, DHS withdrew the proposed rule, finding existing biometrics collection requirements sufficient.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Not in effectMost Recent Action
May 10, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced 2021.05.10 Proposed RulesMay 10, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas Enforcement Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 25, 2017 POTUS issues EO 13768, broadly expanding enforcement priorities and mandating enhancements to interior enforcement
- March 6, 2017 POTUS issues EO 13780, extending travel ban and instructing agencies to enhance screening of certain foreign nationals
- May 28, 2019 ICE seeks to implement Rapid DNA testing to identify fraudulent claims of family relationships
- March 9, 2020 DOJ eliminates DHS discretion to exempt certain detained noncitizens from DNA-sample collection
- December 3, 2020 CBP announces pilot program to collect DNA samples will become fully operational
Commentary
2020.09.07 Trump Proposes Expanded Biometric Collection
Buzzfeed offers commentary from former USCIS officials and NGOs on the implications of the proposed biometric rule.
Go to article30.9.2020 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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