Chief, Security and Public Safety Division, Office of Policy and Strategy

1615-AC99 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1615 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS 1600 Department of Homeland Security DHS Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

On November 3, 2025, DHS proposed to amend its regulations concerning the use and submission of biometrics in the administration and enforcement of immigration and naturalization laws and the adjudication of any immigration application, petition, or benefit or any other related request or collection of information. DHS is proposing these changes to ensure accurate identity verification and management throughout the entirety of the immigration lifecycle. Following review of public comments, DHS plans to issue a final rule.

]]> Economically Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Yes No Fully or Partially Exempt 8 CFR Parts 1, 103, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210 8 U.S.C. 1103(a) 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(iii) 8 U.S.C. 1225(d)(3) 8 U.S.C. 1301 to 1306 8 U.S.C. 1357(b) 8 U.S.C. 1365a and 1365b 8. U.S.C. 1444 to 1446 Pub. L. 107-56 Pub. L. 107-173 Pub. L. 109-248, sec. 402(a) and 402(b) ... No NPRM 11/03/2025 90 FR 49062 NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/2026 Final Action 12/00/2026 No Undetermined No No No Rebecca Blatt Chief, Security and Public Safety Division, Office of Policy and Strategy 1615 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS 240 721-3000 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs MD 20746