US EditionU.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports
The Department of Homeland Security will require facial photographs of all noncitizens at U.S. borders to improve security and reduce visa overstays, with full adoption in 3-5 years.
- DHS announced on Friday that it will require all immigrants and non-U.S. citizens to be photographed when entering and leaving the United States, opening a 30-day public comment period after the Federal Register publication on Oct. 27.
- Citing national security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and DHS say comprehensive photo collection addresses security concerns, fraudulent documents, and visa overstays as part of the Trump administration's broader immigrant data expansion.
- CBP says it will use facial comparison technology with passenger data plus passport and visa photos to verify identities, aiming for land borders sometime next year and sea ports and airports in three to five years.
- Taking effect on Dec. 26, the rule ends Canadians' opt-out rights and requires photos to be retained on a DHS database for up to 75 years, DHS said.
- Privacy advocates warn the technology is unreliable and risks 'mission creep,' Jeramie Scott said, while some travellers like Warren Shepell say it deters visitors, hurting the Canadian tourism sector.
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