DHS proposes biometrics for all immigration benefit requests

On 3 November 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule to amend its regulations governing the collection and use of biometrics in immigration processes. Specifically, DHS has proposed a universal biometrics requirement in which any applicant, petitioner, sponsor, supporter, derivative, dependent, beneficiary, or individual associated with an immigration benefit request (including US citizens, US nationals, and lawful permanent residents) would be required to submit biometrics, regardless of age, unless DHS otherwise exempts the requirement.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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