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Check out these recent articles about CBP's Biometrics Facial Comparison Technology
Mar 01 2021
DOUGLAS, AZ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Simplified Arrival at the pedestrian border crossings in Douglas and Naco, Arizona.
Feb 16 2021
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).
Jan 15 2021
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.
Dec 10 2020
BERMUDA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the introduction of Simplified Arrival at the L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda.
Dec 09 2020
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.
Dec 08 2020
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.
Dec 08 2020
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.
Dec 03 2020
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently introduced Simplified Arrival at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Nov 25 2020
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.
Nov 20 2020
MIAMI, Florida — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Miami International Airport (MIA).
Nov 20 2020
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.
Nov 19 2020
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.
Nov 18 2020
BOSTON, Massachusetts — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Nov 09 2020
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.
Oct 29 2020
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).
Oct 29 2020
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.
Mar 24 2020
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.
Mar 12 2020
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...
Feb 19 2020
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.
Feb 12 2020
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.