For CBP processing, General Aviation (GA) aircraft are comprised of private and non-scheduled, commercial aircraft.
“Private Aircraft” are generally defined as aircraft which are not carrying passengers and/or cargo for “commercial purposes” (…
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OCA has five directorates that are organized to reflect the missions of CBP's operational offices and directorates. These OCA directorates and the Committees for which they have primarily responsibility are:
The Office of Congressional Affairs…
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Eligible Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) members can now complete enrollment interviews with a CBP officer through video teleconferencing, while ensuring that the remote interview process maintains high security and privacy standards.…
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The eBadge Trusted Worker Program (TWP) is a new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that streamlines the application process for aviation workers requiring access to the CBP Federal Inspection Services (FIS) areas at airports. …
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Thank you for downloading the Mobile Passport Control (MPC)-enabled mobile application, which has been authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You may voluntarily elect to provide your…
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The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) is a partnership mechanism to collaboratively explore and implement tangible solutions to trade and travel facilitation and enforcement challenges. DAP is authorized to accept donations of real property,…
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December 8, 2022
2022 End of Year Letter from Director, CTPAT Manuel A. Garza, Jr.
March 16, 2021
Dear CTPAT Members:
It has been close to five months since my last update on where we are as a program. A cornerstone of our partnership…
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Building upon the success of existing Preclearance operations, CBP is looking to expand the program to strategic locations in 2021 and beyond. Interested foreign governments and airport operators can submit inquiries pertaining to Preclearance…
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How to Apply for Global Entry:
Citizens of the United Kingdom are eligible for Global Entry. UK citizens are eligible for Global Entry, but must first apply with the UK Home Office before submitting a Global Entry application. UK…
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CBP has been entrusted with enforcing hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These agencies require that…
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The following is a list of designated ports that accept the Form I-192, Form I-212, and Form I-824 in advance of travel.
*Not all ports are able to process applications for temporary waivers in advance of travel.
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U.S. law requires air carriers operating flights to, from, or through the United States to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with certain passenger reservation information, called Passenger…
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A Border Patrol Agent Recruiter can answer your questions about a career with U.S. Border Patrol and help you start the application process.
Headquarters Recruitment Team
If you are located in any of cities below, contact our Headquarters…
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Are you entering the United States through a land border port of entry on the northern or southern border using an RFID enabled document? If so, you are eligible to use a Ready Lane for reduced wait times and faster processing.
What are Ready…
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As Canada prepares to legalize recreational marijuana starting Oct. 17, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would like to remind travelers that marijuana is a controlled substance under United States federal law. The sale,…
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Are you a frequent traveler, going to international destinations for pleasure? Or a commercial truck driver hauling goods from Mexico or Canada? Whatever your travel needs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can help move you through the line…
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The risks of crossing the Rio Grande and desert terrain, or hiding in stash houses or tractor trailers, are high for adults and even more deeply concerning for children. Individuals who seek to enter the United States should do so at ports of…
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Background: Customs Inspection User Fee (CUF)
On June 25, 1999, the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-36) was signed into law. The user fee provisions of the law became effective 30 days after the law was…
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On September 15, 2021, CBP ROAM™ introduced features that allow pleasure boaters to apply for and update cruising licenses.
As part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) comprehensive effort to improve the security of our…
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INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION (IPCA)
Federal law prohibits a parent from removing a child from the United States or retaining a child in another country with intent to obstruct another parent´s custodial rights (18 U.S.C. § 1204). As…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is taking proactive steps to ensure travelers comply with their terms of admission by sending reminders about time left in the United States, and notifications to travelers who may have overstayed their…
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How to Apply for Global Entry
In order to apply for Global Entry, passport holders of Taiwan must first obtain a Police Criminal Record Certificate from their local Taiwan Police Department. Once cleared by the local Taiwan Police, he/she can apply…
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How to Apply for Global Entry:
Citizens of India are eligible for Global Entry. Applications must be submitted through CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website. The non-refundable application fee for a five-year Global Entry membership is…
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