Trump’s DHS Seeking More H-1B Visa Applicants’ Biometric Data
(Bloomberg Law, May 16, 2025)
The USCIS in March completed the annual H-1B visa lottery, which received fewer entries this spring but still showed demand far greater than the number of visas available. The biometric requirements aren’t just being applied to new petitions for specialty occupation workers. Applications to renew H-1B status as well as I-140 petitions to initiate green card sponsorship have been hit with the requests.
Senior Police Officer Would Bring in Facial Recognition Tech ‘Tomorrow’
(The Times, May 16, 2025)
One of Scotland’s most senior police officers said he would introduce facial recognition technology “tomorrow”, despite warnings it could “fundamentally change the relationship between citizens and the police”.
St. Kitts and Nevis Passes Legislation to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation System in June
(Caribbean National Weekly, May 16, 2025)
The eTA system will allow travellers from visa-exempt countries to apply online before arriving in St. Kitts and Nevis. It will feature biometric and AI-driven risk assessments and provide travellers with a secure Digital Travel Credential (DTC). Upon arrival, visitors will pass through biometric corridors, eliminating the need for paper forms or long queues at immigration.
UK Govt Planning £2M Facial Recognition Contract to Catch Driver’s Test Cheats
(Biometric Update, May 16, 2025)
The UK government is planning a tender to contract worth 2 million pounds (approximately US$2.7 million) for facial recognition software to catch people cheating on written driving tests.
Project NOLA Facial Recognition Helps Capture 1 Escaped Inmate from Orleans Parish Jail
(WDSU New Orleans, May 16, 2025)
Facial recognition technology was used and was able to help police track Myles down. According to Project NOLA, they have over 5,000 cameras across the city, and 200 of those cameras are equipped with facial recognition software.
