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| International Trusted Traveler Program Now Available at McCarran International Airport | U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the expansion of Global Entry to McCarran International Airport.
This announcement came at a news conference held by CBP Los Angeles
Port Director Carlos C. Martel at the international arrival terminal at
McCarran International Airport. Participating officials included CBP
McCarran Port Director, Debbie Sanders and McCarran International
Airport Deputy Director of Aviation Rosemary A. Vassiliadis.
Global Entry is an automated inspection system that allows registered
travelers who have been pre-screened and approved to be processed
through an expedited process. Participants enter the United States by
utilizing automated kiosks located at Federal International Service
areas. Participation in the Global Entry pilot program is voluntary. A
non-refundable application fee of $100 will be charged to each
applicant.
Currently, Global Entry is only open to U.S. citizens or lawful
permanent residents. “CBP is pleased to be able to provide this program
that allows low-risk international air travelers a swift return to
their homeland,” said Carlos C. Martel.
At the kiosk, Global Entry members will activate the system by
inserting their U.S. passport or lawful permanent resident card into a
document reader. The screen on the kiosk will direct travelers to
provide digital fingerprints and will compare that biometric data with
the fingerprints on file. Travelers will also be prompted to answer
declaration related questions on the kiosk’s touch-screen. A
transaction receipt will be issued upon completion, which must be
presented to CBP officers prior to leaving the inspection area.
The Global Entry pilot program began June 6, 2008 at JFK, George Bush
Intercontinental in Houston and Washington Dulles International
airports. The program has now been extended and is available in twenty
international airports.
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