Travelling to the U.S.? Expect to be photographed upon entry and exit

Under new regulations from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that came into effect on Friday, all non-U.S. citizens should now expect to be photographed before entering and leaving the country. A DHS regulation announced at the end of October authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect facial biometrics from all non-U.S. citizens entering and leaving the country. It is mandatory for travellers to comply. The new regulation removes prior exemptions that included