He Form I-94 It is a record of the arrival and departure of the Customs and Border Protection from the USA (CBPfor its acronym in English). Most of them foreign visitors You need it, so it’s important to know that Changes what the agency recently announced.
The agency published a Notice in the Federal Register on December 10th to announce the Updates about the Information collectionThe Changes to arrival and departure registrationand in processes related to the Application for entry permit via the Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA).
The information has been published for collection public comments and the authorities concerned, which must be submitted by February 9, 2026 at the latest.
According to the agency, the Changes were presented and approved from the Office of Management and Budget (WBOfor its acronym in English) by a Emergency authorizationciting an unforeseen event and reasons to believe that following the normal process would result in public harm.
CBP announced a New feature in the CBP Home app which allows foreigners who are subject to it I-94 Requirements The leave the United States provide voluntarily biographical data their passports or other documents Travel, facial images and Geolocation to demonstrate his departure.
Please note that although use of this resource is optional, Submitting a facial image is mandatory.
The Measure is part of the Changes to comply with the mandate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). collect biometric information from foreigners Leaving the country and their plans to fully automate the processes of I-94.
The implementation of these changes will make it easier for foreigners, subject to the requirements of the form, Report your departure to CBP after you leave the United States. A is also created biometrically confirmed registrationand therefore more accurate.
“That too It is beneficial for the foreignersince I one Proof of exit through a CBP mobile application provides travelers Evidence for officers to consider if you are not sure whether you are a nonimmigrant complied with I-94 Requirements during his previous entry,” the agency explains.
CBP warned it will be used Geolocation to confirm that the traveler reports his departure is located outside the United States. It will also run software Life recognition to determine that the Selfie It is a Live Photo and not one previously uploaded to the application.
The app compares the photo sent with the Facial images of this person already taken by CBP for Confirm departure biometrically.
The agency will use this information to align the traveler’s departure with his final arrival. The report is recorded as confirmed departure in the agency’s Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS).
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