The Latest changes announced by the Customs and Border Protection from the USA (CBPfor its acronym in English) modify the process of Departure of tourists with Form I-94. The new rule was announced on December 10 last year along with others Updates for specific prompts.
The agency points out that all visitors need itexcept: US citizens, foreign nationals Residents returning to the United StatesForeign nationals with immigrant visas and most Canadians visiting or transiting.
The agency issued one Note in the Federal Register Establishing the guidelines of the pilot program of Voluntary self-informed departure (VSRE) and the I-94 automation.
In the report they report on a new function in the CBP Home app which allows foreigners who are subject to it I-94 Requirements When Leaving the US provide voluntarily biographical data their passports or other travel documents, facial images and Geolocation to demonstrate his departure.
“It should be noted that although the use of this functionality is optional, Submitting a facial image is mandatory“, he suggests.
According to the agency, it collects this data to fulfill its mandate Ministry of Homeland Security (DHSfor its acronym in English). biometric information of foreigners leaving the country and moving there complete automation of I-94 registration.
This ability is also generated more accurate biometric records of those leaving the United States.
The CBP will use geolocation services to confirm that the traveler reports his departure outside the United Statesand will run life detection software to determine that the Selfie This is a live photo and not a previously uploaded one.
The mobile application compares the submitted photo with facial images of that person already registered by CBP Confirm departure biometrically.
CBP notes that all of these are also the case advantageous for the foreignersince I one Proof of exit via the CBP mobile app Provides travelers with evidence that officials can consider if they are unsure of the nonimmigrant’s compliance I-94 Requirements during his previous entry.
Among the latest updates The agency also has a tariff change. A few months ago it was reported that one would be added by September 30, 2025 Additional fee of $24 to pay $6 for inquiries from I-94which increases the Total cost: $30.
The measurement corresponds to what is specified in the HR-1 (A big, beautiful bill)issued by Donald Trump on July 4th.
The Federal Register announcement making the measure official states: “CBP does not charge a fee for foreign nationals arriving at a port of entry air or sea because such foreigners are not required to apply Form I-94 from CBP.”
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