Biometric Identity

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Biomertrics IFR.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-09	Available
9.18.25 [Biometrics IFR] SS OMB No.1651-0138 Biometric Identity.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-08	Available
PIA for IDENT.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-12-29	Available
Westlaw_Document_14_02_36.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
Westlaw_Document_13_58_52.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
Westlaw_Document_13_58_30.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
Westlaw_Document_13_57_46.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
Westlaw_Document_13_57_02.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
US-VISIT_authority.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
privacy_pia_usvisit_addl aliens.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available
IDENT SORN 72_FR_31080-02_3-13-09_1447.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-05-27	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
279850	Vehicle		New
279849	Pedestrian Entry		New
279848	Mobile Primary Face Biometrics Crewmembers		New
279847	Facial Biometrics Debarkation Sea Travel Industry		New
279846	Facial Biometrics Debarkation		New
279845	Simplified Arrival Sea [Crew members]		New
279844	Simplified Arrival Sea [Passengers]		New
279843	Simplified Arrival Air		New
235463	Biometric Exit Air Travel Industry		Modified
235462	Biometric Exit Air Passengers		Modified
20213	Biometric Data, Non-Citizen Fingerprint (Entry)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1651-0138	ICR Reference No: 202604-1651-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202406-1651-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCBP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Biometric Identity
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/08/2026
Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/07/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved	09/30/2028
Responses	414,044,048	115,200,000
Time Burden (Hours)	536,952	705,336
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: In order to enhance national security, the Department of Homeland Security developed a biometric based entry and exit system capable of improving the information resources available to immigration and border management decision-makers. These biometrics include: digital fingerprint scans, photographs, facial images and iris images, or other biometric identifiers. Biometrics are collected from those aliens specified in 8 CFR 215.8 and 8 CFR 235.1(f). Non-exempt, non-U.S. citizens will have their facial and iris images captured upon entry to and exit from the United States. The information collected is used to provide assurance of identity and determine admissibility of those seeking entry into the United States.

Emergency Justfication: Interim-Final Rule (IFR)

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 215 114 Name of Law: Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1651-AB12	Final or interim final rulemaking	90 FR 48604	10/27/2025

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Biometric Data, Non-Citizen Fingerprint (Entry)
Biometric Exit Air Passengers
Biometric Exit Air Travel Industry
Facial Biometrics Debarkation
Facial Biometrics Debarkation Sea Travel Industry
Mobile Primary Face Biometrics Crewmembers
Pedestrian Entry
Simplified Arrival Air
Simplified Arrival Sea [Crew members]
Simplified Arrival Sea [Passengers]
Vehicle

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	414,044,048	115,200,000	0	298,844,048	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	536,952	705,336	0	-168,384	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: CBP is publishing an interim final rule “Collection of Biometric Data from Noncitizens Upon Entry to and Departure from the United States” where a significant amount of biometric identity collection will now be conducted by facial comparison technology rather than fingerprinting. This interim final rule will decrease the estimated annual burden hours previously reported for this information collection due to implementing improved facial comparison technology to conduct biometric identity verification which have different time per response estimates. There was a 298,844,049 increase in the number of overall respondents, as CBP has requested to revise this collection to include biometric collection for U.S. citizens and noncitizens entering the United States and exiting the United States.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $73,214,669

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/07/2026

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