This document was developed by the Information Sharing and Technical Assistance Branch of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program as a primary reference for implementing biometric standards requirements for US-VISIT systems. It provides a baseline for implementing new and improved biometric technologies, capabilities, and services, with the aim of promoting and achieving maximum stakeholder interoperability. The information in this document will support the development of US-VISIT data-sharing agreements with other U.S. Government agencies and foreign government partners. This document - . Identifies biometric-related standards and implementation options to which US-VISIT currently conforms . Provides information on current U.S. and international standards and options that US-VISIT will implement by FY 2011 to support new biometric technologies and services and to enhance interoperability with its Federal partners and other stakeholders This version of the document focuses on specification of standards for - . Biometric data format standards for the collection, storage, and exchange of fingerprints and palm prints, two-dimensional face images, and iris images . Biometric transmission profiles required for data sharing with US-VISIT partners and stakeholders The document will be updated and expanded as needed to - . Reflect the revision or development of new standards affecting US-VISIT systems operations . Support interoperability schemes and data-sharing agreements as they are developed among US-VISIT, its partners, and stakeholders . Support the planning for and implementation of new technologies adopted by US-VISIT and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components . Support conformance and performance testing of US-VISIT biometric systems"