Biometric Identity

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability

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IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
283174	Pedestrian Entry		New
283172	Mobile Primary Face Crewmembers		New
283171	Facial Biometric Debarkation Sea Travel Industry		New
283170	Simplified Arrival Sea Crew Members		New
283169	Simplified Arrival Sea Passengers		New
283168	Simplified Arrival Air		New
283167	Biometric Exit Air Travel Industry		New
283165	Biometric Exit Air Passengers		New
235463	Biometric Identity/Vehicle		Unchanged
235462	Facial Biometric Debarkation		Modified
20213	Biometric Data, Non-Citizen Fingerprint (Entry)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1651-0138	ICR Reference No: 202610-1651-004
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: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/20/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2028
Responses	414,044,048	115,200,000
Time Burden (Hours)	536,583	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.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking
	Other Documents for OIRA Review

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 48605	10/27/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 48606	10/27/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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)	536,583	705,336	0	-168,753	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: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The annual burden hours for this information collection have decreased from the previously reported burden, by -168,753 hours. This is due to a change in regulations from biometrics final rule.

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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: 10/20/2026

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