DHS Proposed Rule on Use and Collection of Biometrics

DHS proposed rule on the use and collection of biometrics in the enforcement and administration of immigration laws. Comments on the rule are due on 10/13/20, with comments on associated proposed form revisions due 11/10/20. Drafts of the proposed form revisions can be viewed in the docket folder for the proposed rule on the regulations.gov site. (85 FR 56338, 9/11/20)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 1, 103, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 215, 216, 235, 236, 240, 244, 245, 245a, 264, 287, 316, 333, and 335

[CIS No. 2644–19 USCIS Docket No. USCIS– 2019–0007]

RIN 1615–AC14 Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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