CBP Notice of Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot

CBP notice announcing that the agency will conduct a Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot to collect facial images from certain noncitizens, specifically noncitizens subject to Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) requirements, exiting the United States from any location. CBP will conduct the VSRE Pilot to determine the effectiveness of this technology as part of CBP’s initiatives to create a comprehensive biometrics entry-exit system, as well as to further automate the I-94 process for noncitizens. The notice describes the purpose of the pilot, pilot procedures, how CBP will use the collected data, eligible participants, the duration of the pilot, how CBP will analyze the results, and privacy considerations. The pilot program will begin on 3/19/25 and will run for two years. (90 FR 12752, 3/19/25)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.

ACTION: General notice.