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DHS/OS RIN: 1601-AA34 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Collection of Alien Biometric Data Upon Exit From the United States at Air and Sea Ports of Departure; United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) 
Abstract: DHS established the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) in accordance with a series of legislative mandates requiring that DHS create an integrated automated entry-exit system that records the arrival and departure of aliens; verifies aliensÂ’ identities; and authenticates travel documents. This rule requires aliens to provide biometric identifiers at entry and upon departure at any air and sea port of entry at which facilities exist to collect such information. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215.1    8 CFR 231.4   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1104    8 USC 1182    8 USC 1184 to 1185 (pursuant to EO 13323)    8 USC 1221    8 USC 1365a, 1365b    8 USC 1379    8 USC 1731 to 1732   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/24/2008  73 FR 22065   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/23/2008    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 1650-AA04 
Agency Contact:
Helen DeThomas
Management and Program Analyst
Department of Homeland Security
1616 N. Fort Myer Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone:202 298-5173
Email: helen.dethomas@dhs.gov