U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its use of facial recognition technology to airports, pursuant to a final rule published on Oct. 24, 2025, which it says will help address national security concerns related to terrorism, as well as document fraud and visa overstays. CBP, which already utilizes facial recognition technology at sea
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new online tool for rescheduling biometric services appointments, commonly known as Application Support Center or ASC Appointments. According to USCIS, this self-service tool enables requestors, attorneys, and accredited representatives to reschedule biometrics appointments before the scheduled date without the need to call or mail correspondence
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status.
The expansion of premium processing for these categories will occur in phases. Starting June 13, 2023, USCIS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop a comprehensive biometric entry-exit system that would allow the collection of biometrics from travelers entering and departing from airports, land ports, seaports, or any other authorized point of entry/departure. The rule would enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to