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On September 11, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed to update its regulations to eliminate multiple references to specific biometric types, and to allow for the expansion of the types of biometrics required to establish and verify an identity. DHS also proposed to modify age restrictions where they exist to detect, deter, or prevent human trafficking of children; establish consistent identity enrollment and verification policies and processes; and align U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) biometric collection with other immigration operations. The DHS proposal also provided a definition to the public on the term biometric and how biometrics will be used in the immigration process. DHS is withdrawing the NPRM published on September 11, 2020. DHS remains committed to ensuring national security, fraud prevention and program integrity. DHS will look to pursue future rulemaking that balances those commitments while also ensuring sufficient privacy protections, civil liberty protections, and without hindering access to the immigration system.