USCIS Policy Alert Issues Guidance on Biometrics for Individuals in Custody

USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2025-28) updating the Policy Manual to clarify USCIS policy on obtaining biometrics for individuals in custody with pending benefit requests with USCIS. The guidance states that DHS has no obligation to collect biometrics from individuals in detention, unless they are in removal proceedings and have an application or petition in front of the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The guidance is effective 12/5/25. Feedback is due 1/5/26.