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Upgraded Biometric Technology at Major U.S. Ports of Entry PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lorenzo M. Lleras   
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
On January 15, 2009, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that upgraded biometric technology is in place at major U.S. ports of entry, and most international visitors should expect to use the new technology when they enter the United States. DHS's US-VISIT program began upgrading its biometric technology from a two- to a 10-fingerprint collection standard in 2007 to make the entry process faster and more accurate for all visitors.
 
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