Skolnik

By 2004, all employees pursuing US residency will be subject to new requirements by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The new regulations will require that qualifying individuals holding student, visitor, and H-1B visa status augment their personal files with biometric data. This includes fingerprints, a retinal scan, and other specific information. Also, effective September 11, 2002, the INS is requiring certain non-immigrants to be photographed, fingerprinted, and interviewed under oath at their port of entry or by ‘special registration’ call-up. Those subject to these requirements must also notify the INS within 10 days of changes to their home address, employment, or attending education institution. Failure to comply with these new requirements will lead to deportation, detention, fines, or arrest.