OIRA approves this emergency collection through January 2025, contingent on the following: Within 45 days of this approval date, CBP will publish a 60-day Federal Register notice for public comment in order to initiate normal processing and obtain 3-year approval under OMB's regulations (See 5 CFR 1320.5 and 1320.8(d)). As part of the 3-year renweal package submitted to OIRA , CBP will provide results of progressive load testing to confirm the system continues to perform well under the expanded geofence locations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2025
6 Months From Approved
05/31/2026
31,029,250
0
31,029,250
626,463
0
626,463
0
0
0
CBP collects certain biographic and biometric information from undocumented noncitizens prior to their arrival at a POE, to streamline their processing at the POE. The requested information is that which CBP would otherwise collect from these individuals during primary and/or secondary processing. This information is voluntarily provided by undocumented noncitizens, directly or through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations (IOs). Providing this information is not a prerequisite for processing under Title 8, but reduces the amount of data entered by CBP Officers (CBPOs) and the length of time an undocumented noncitizen remains in CBP custody.
The biographic and biometric information being collected in advance, that would otherwise be collected during primary and/or secondary processing at the POEs includes, but is not limited to, descriptive information such as: Name, Data of birth, Country of Birth, City of Birth, Country of Residence, Contact Information, Addresses, Nationality, Employment history (optional), Travel history, Emergency Contact (optional), U.S. and foreign addresses, Familial Information (optional), Marital Status (optional), Identity Document (not a WHTI compliant document) (optional), Gender, Preferred Language, Height, Weight, Eye color and Photograph.
This information is submitted to CBP by undocumented noncitizens on a voluntary basis, for the purpose of facilitating and implementing CBPâs mission. This collection is consistent with DHSâ and CBPâs authorities, including under 6 U.S.C. §§ 202 and 211(c). Pursuant to these sections, DHS and CBP are generally charged with â[s]ecuring the borders, territorial waters, ports, terminals, waterways, and air, land, and sea transportation systems of the United States,â and âimplement[ing] screening and targeting capabilities, including the screening, reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing of passengers and cargo across all international modes of transportation, both inbound and outbound.â
Following the normal clearance procedures under the PRA would delay their implementation
and harm diplomatic relations with the Government of Mexico. As discussed, CBP certifies that
this request meets the requirements of 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13(a) and it is vital that this revised
collection be implemented immediately because: (1) this information is essential to the mission
of the Agency and (2) this information is necessary prior to the timeframes established under
the PRA.
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.
Confirmation of Appointment