U.S. expands security rule for Canadians

U.S. officials will start taking 10 fingerprints from Canadians entering the country on visas when they start expanding a four-year security program this month. Under US-VISIT, Canadians on visas have been required to scan their two index fingers and have a digital photograph taken. The biometrics are used to identify people by linking them to their visas or passports. Now, all fingers will be scanned, starting Nov. 30 at Washington Dulles International Airport and nine other major airports in early 2008.
(Canadian Press story)