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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed sweeping changes to how it collects and uses biometric data from individuals applying for immigration benefits, visas, or naturalisation. The proposed rule seeks to expand the definition and scope of biometrics collected by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other DHS agencies.

“The key proposed changes include requiring any individual filing or associated with an immigration-related benefit request or other request adjudicated by DHS, regardless of age, to appear for biometrics submission unless exempted," the proposed rule, shared on US Federal Register’s website said.

Under the draft rule, any individual connected to an immigration-related application, regardless of age, could be

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