US EditionDHS Biometric Screening Expands to All Foreign Nationals
The DHS biometric program removes prior exemptions and expands to sea and private aircraft, retaining noncitizen data up to 75 years to enhance national security, officials said.
- On Dec. 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a Notice of Final Rule authorizing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect facial biometrics from all noncitizens at airports, land ports, and seaports.
- The rule follows a 2017 Executive Order from President Donald Trump that required expedited completion of the biometric entry-exit system, and DHS said the program targets criminals, visa fraud, overstays and national security objectives.
- The rule removes exemptions for diplomats and most Canadian visitors, expanding collection to sea exit and private aircraft, with U.S. citizen photos discarded within 12 hours and noncitizen photos retained for up to 75 years, officials said.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin intensive reviews of green cards from 19 flagged countries, requiring biometric checks and causing possible delays at airports, land ports, and seaports, DHS said.
- DHS said the rollout will start with major airports and expand to land and sea ports in stages, with additional DHS and USCIS guidance; green-card holders from the 19 listed countries should keep records current and consult immigration attorneys.
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