Department of Homeland Security formally withdraws proposed biometrics rule.
May 11, 2021
On Friday, the USCIS announced that DHS has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded department authorities and requirements for collecting biometrics by requiring submission of biometrics for every applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or another individual filing for or associated with any immigration or naturalization benefit or request unless DHS waives or exempts the biometrics requirement, among other things. DHS also said that it will continue to require submission of biometrics where appropriate.