8 C.F.R. § 1208.10 : ALIENS AND NATIONALITY — EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE — IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS — PROCEDURES FOR ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL — ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL — Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing before an immigration judge; failure to follow requirements for biometrics and other biographical information processing

Failure to appear for a scheduled immigration hearing without prior authorization may result in dismissal of the application and the entry of an order of deportation or removal in absentia . Failure to comply with processing requirements for biometrics and other biographical information within the time allowed will result in dismissal of the application, unless the applicant demonstrates that such failure was the result of good cause. DHS is responsible for obtaining biometrics and other biographical information with respect to any alien in custody.