Biometric Verification and Identity: New Rules for Immigrants and Children
This act introduces new, expanded requirements for collecting biometric data from individuals applying for immigration benefits and from aliens apprehended by border agencies. The goal is to streamline identity verification, enhance national security, and combat fraud. U.S. citizens will also be required to provide biometric data when filing immigration applications.
Key points
All individuals applying for immigration benefits, including U.S. citizens, will be required to provide biometric information (fingerprints, facial scans, DNA).
Border agencies will collect biometric data, including DNA, from all apprehended aliens, including children, to verify genetic relationships.
Stricter background checks are mandated for individuals with whom unaccompanied alien children are placed, including criminal and child abuse checks.
Alien parents or guardians of unaccompanied alien children who arrive at the U.S. border may face sanctions, such as a permanent bar from adjusting status or loss of federal public benefits.
Federal agencies must promptly notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement if an alien presents a document indicating unlawful presence in the U.S.
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