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BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with Carnival Cruise Line, expanded the use of facial biometrics into the debarkation process at the Port of Baltimore, becoming the latest seaport to modernize efforts to revolutionize cruise travel.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at six airports in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.  Rogers Municipal Carter Field Airport, Lakefront Airport, Alexandria (Louisiana) International Airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, and Memphis International Airport.

BLAINE, WA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expanded the use of biometric facial comparison technology Dec. 15 to the border crossings at the ports of Laurier, Metaline Falls, Ferry, Boundary, and Frontier as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts.

BLAINE, WA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers using Simplified Arrival at the Pacific Highway Port of Entry intercepted an impostor attempting to cross the border from Canada into the United States Nov. 26.

HOULTON, ME – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at Houlton, Jackman, and Calais, ME as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts.

HIGHGATE SPRINGS, VT – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at Highgate Springs, Derby Line, and Richford, VT as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts.

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new feature in the CBP One mobile application that will be able to better facilitate international travel into the United States.

SWEETGRASS, MT — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at Sweetgrass and Eastport, Idaho, as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts.

ANZALDUAS, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the start of an innovative facial biometric pilot in select vehicle lanes at the Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry (POE), Texas for travelers arriving in the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC — To further support its innovation efforts, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that CBP ROAM™ will introduce new features that allow pleasure boat operators to apply for and update cruising licenses.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are encouraging travelers to use the Global Entry Facial Recognition capabilities during their next flight.

WASHINGTON, DC — As cruise travel resumes this summer following suspension due to COVID-19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working with the cruise industry to make travel safer and more efficient.

KANSAS CITY, MO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) earlier this month.

BLAINE, WA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently introduced Simplified Arrival at the pedestrian border crossings at the Lynden, Sumas and Point Roberts ports of entry.

SAIPAN, CNMI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA), announced today the implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport (SIA), located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

GUAM — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the Guam International Airport Authority, announced today the implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that I-94 applications can now be filed through the CBP One mobile application in order to better facilitate international travel into the United States.

DENVER, CO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with the Denver’s Department of Aviation, announced today the implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at Denver International Airport (DEN). CBP’s enhanced international arrival process uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today its new Mobile Passport Control application (MPC) to streamline entry into the United States.

EL PASO, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is introducing Simplified Arrival at multiple pedestrian border crossings within the El Paso Field Office area of operations. 

CHARLOTTE, NC – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as part of CBP’s efforts to secure and streamline international travel.

HONOLULU — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), announced today the implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). 

ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at all the Northern New York ports of entry, including Alexandria Bay, Ogdensburg, Massena, Trout River, Fort Covington, Chateaugay and Churubusco.

EAGLE PASS, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Simplified Arrival at the pedestrian border crossings in the Eagle Pass and Del Rio ports of entry.

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

HIDALGO, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at the international bridges within the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

DETROIT — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Delta Air Lines, is beginning a new round of testing of a biometric facial comparison technology at the TSA checkpoint to verify the identity of select Delta Air Lines SkyMiles® members who are Trusted Travelers, which includes TSA PreCheck® and CBP Global Entry, Nexus and Sentri members.

DOUGLAS, AZ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Simplified Arrival at the pedestrian border crossings in Douglas and Naco, Arizona.

CANADA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the upcoming expansion of Simplified Arrival at eight Preclearance locations throughout Canada, beginning with Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa pedestrian border crossings in San Diego, CA.

BERMUDA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the introduction of Simplified Arrival at the L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda.

NASSAU — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the introduction of Simplified Arrival at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in Nassau, Bahamas.

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossing in Andrade, CA. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

BERMUDA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new Preclearance Terminal that will open Wednesday at the new L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently introduced Simplified Arrival at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

BUFFALO, New York — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossing at Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

MIAMI, Florida — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Miami International Airport (MIA).

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) comprehensive biometric entry and exit system that applies to non-U.S. citizens traveling to and from the United States.

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Houston Airport System today announced the launch of Simplified Arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport delivering a seamless and more touchless travel experience for travelers returning from an international trip.

BOSTON, Massachusetts — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossings in Cross Border Xpress (CBX) and Tecate, CA. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

LOS ANGELES, California — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossings in Detroit, Michigan and Champlain, New York. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will introduce biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossings in Brownsville, Texas on February 24. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

NEW YORK — U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced biometric facial comparison technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4 on March 12 to further secure and streamline international travel. This action is part of a longstanding effort to implement a Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens.

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will introduce biometric facial comparison technology at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport on February 20 to further secure and streamline international travel.

PROGRESO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is introducing biometric facial comparison technology to further secure and streamline travel through the Progreso Port of Entry in southern Texas.