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DHS Rule Takes Effect Requiring Facial Biometric Screening for All Noncitizens at U.S. Entry and Exit

Officials plan a three‑to‑five‑year rollout, with refusals by noncitizens risking denial of entry or boarding.

Travelers wait in line to have their identification checked at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint during the first day of Real ID requirements for those flying within the United States, at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 7, 2025. Real ID is a security-enhanced form of identification that meets federal standards established by the Real ID Act passed by Congress in 2005, following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. (Photo by kena betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.
Green Card holders will face additional security checks on airports
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Overview

  • CBP now photographs all non‑U.S. citizens at airports, land crossings and seaports, ending age and nationality exemptions including for most Canadians and many diplomats.
  • The authority extends to additional biometrics such as fingerprints and iris scans, and CBP will use facial‑recognition galleries built from visa, passport and prior border records to verify identity.
  • Noncitizen biometric records may be retained for up to 75 years, while U.S. citizen photos captured in mixed traveler flows are deleted within 12 hours.
  • Refusal to comply can result in denied entry or boarding for noncitizens, and travelers should expect potential processing delays during the phased deployment.
  • USCIS has begun intensified reviews of green‑card issuances for nationals of 19 countries, adding scrutiny for affected permanent residents and applicants.