Desde este 26 de diciembre, Estados Unidos intensificará controles para extranjeros que entren y salgan del país

El sistema de control migratorio de Estados Unidos entrará en una nueva fase a partir del 26 de diciembre, cuando el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) comience a aplicar una normativa que modifica de forma sustancial la gestión de viajeros extranjeros.

Desde este 26 de diciembre, Estados Unidos intensificará controles para extranjeros que entren y salgan del país

TL;DR

  • US immigration control system to enter a new phase on December 26th.
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will mandate biometric data collection for all non-citizens entering or exiting the US.
  • This applies to all ages and visa types at airports, land borders, and sea terminals.
  • The process includes mandatory photo capture and, in some cases, fingerprint and facial recognition.
  • The goal is to ensure identity consistency between entry and exit, improving traceability of migratory movements.
  • The system aims to enhance national security, combat terrorism, prevent fraudulent travel documents, identify overstays, and confirm identities.
  • Some specialists question the government's use and retention of data, requesting independent monitoring.