US-VISIT collects and disseminates information from individuals during their entry into and exit from the United States. This information is disseminated to specific DHS components; other federal agencies; federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and the federal intelligence community to assist in the decisions they make related to, and in support of, the homeland security mission. Additionally, information may be shared with international partners in support of counter terrorism and international travel security. Information shared includes biographic, travel history, travel document, and biometric information (photographs and fingerscans) pertaining to covered individuals. No personally identifiable information is collected other than that which is necessary and relevant for the purposes of US-VISIT.
US-VISITÂs mission is to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on foreign nationals to assist U.S. Government officials in determining whether individuals (1) should be prohibited from entering the United States; (2) can receive, extend, change, or adjust immigration status; (3) have overstayed or otherwise violated the terms of their admission; (4) should be apprehended or detained for law enforcement action; or (5) need special protection/attention (e.g., refugees). US-VISIT provides biometric identification and analysis for homeland security decision makers. Additionally, US-VISIT supports DHS programs ability to:
 electronically verify  using biometrics  that the person presenting a credential is the person to whom it was issued;
 make biometrically-based screening information available for subsequent interactions by DHS programs and support recurrent vetting based on biometrics;
 store and match biometrics associated with DHS and other agency encounters with links to the appropriate case tracking systems and provide the ability for biometrics to be associated with multiple credentials; and
 ensure opportunities for redress and provide a mechanism for individual to ask for correction of their including biometric records.
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Pub.L. 106 - 215 114
Name of Law: Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000
The increased hourly burden now takes into account the an officer takes to provide verbal instructions to the respondent. The collection of 10 fingerprints, as well as including time for officer instructions and collection of a digital photograph has expanded the time of collection from 15 seconds to 35 seconds (0.0097 hr).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
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