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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expected to propose a rule tomorrow that would expand the collection of biometrics upon arrival and departure at all ports of entry. The agency posted an unpublished version of the proposed rule today.
Background: Currently, the agency implements a biometrics program upon entry, but has implemented only a pilot program for departure that covers certain foreign nationals exiting at land ports and 15 seaports and airports.
BAL Analysis: The proposed rule indicates the agency’s priority in implementing a comprehensive entry and exit biometrics requirement. The rule is in the proposal stage. It would not take effect until after the conclusion of the 30-day comment period (around Dec. 19) and after the agency has reviewed all comments and issued a final rule with an implementation date. The final version of the rule may differ from the proposed version.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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