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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AC99 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
Abstract:

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.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR Parts 1, 103, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 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)    ...   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/03/2025  90 FR 49062   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/02/2026 
Final Action  12/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Rebecca Blatt
Chief, Security and Public Safety Division, Office of Policy and Strategy
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive,
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Phone:240 721-3000