USCIS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Collection and Use of Biometrics

USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. Proposed changes include requiring anyone filing or associated with an immigration benefits request to submit biometrics. Comments are due 1/2/26. (90 FR 49062, 11/3/25) 

Read AILA’s comments on this proposed rule, which were submitted to USCIS on 12/31/25.

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, 333 and 335  

[CIS No. 2814–25; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2025–0205]  

RIN 1615–AC99  

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.