"That's the intention of a change in federal policy that has its origins in a 2020 proposal. According to the Department of Homeland Security's final version of the rule, "DHS may require all aliens to be photographed when entering or exiting the United States, and may require non-exempt aliens to provide other biometrics." Specifically, the system will involve facial recognition software, which the DHS plans to use in conjunction with traveler information provided by airlines."
"Security changes related to international travel are coming to airports around the world. In many European countries, that involves updates to biometric scanning that will eventually make passport stamps a thing of the past. The United States also has a big policy change in the works - one that could lead to a growing database of photographs of international travelers visiting the U.S."
Security measures at airports are shifting toward biometric systems that will reduce or eliminate passport stamps. The United States Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule allowing photographs of all aliens entering or exiting the country and collection of other biometrics for non-exempt travelers. Facial recognition will be matched with traveler data supplied by airlines. DHS cites counterterrorism, preventing visa overstays, and curbing visa fraud and document fraud as motivations. The rule sets a December effective date while acknowledging Customs and Border Protection will need additional time to implement the system. CBP will retain U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident images for 15 years and non-immigrant records for 75 years.
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