On November 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule to expand the scope, collection, and use of biometric information—including fingerprints, facial imagery, and ...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started notifying immigrants about scheduling appointments for biometric services. This step is essential for processing immigration benefit ...

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USCIS has disclosed plans for a potential $100 million biometrics and identity IT support contract The requirement will be competed as a full small business set-aside through the GSA Schedule The 2026 ...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reportedly issuing unexpected Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in certain H-1B visa and employment-based green card cases, demanding ...

Whether you are applying to a new job or submitting a work permit renewal, you might be asked to submit copies of your fingerprints — also known as biometrics. Biometrics is the process of collecting ...

While biometric scanning isn't new – you can find face recognition and fingerprint stations at entry points around the world – having it undertaken while on the move, without any queues and gates to ...