In an effort to ease the process for international arrivals, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is introducing new technologies and
procedures to minimize the paperwork and time that international
visitors spend waiting. As part of this process, the majority of
international visitors are no longer required to fill out a paper
version of Form I-94; the CBP arrival/departure record has been
automated at all air and sea ports of entry.
Further automation has occurred by enabling travelers to use
self-service kiosks. Self-service Automated Passport Control kiosks are
now available at CBP preclearance at the Vancouver International Airport
and will soon be at the O’Hare airport in Chicago. In addition the
Trusted Traveler program continues to expedite entry into the U.S.;
almost two million travelers are enrolled in such programs.
“Advances in automation and passenger processing are tangible examples
of CBP’s commitment to making the traveler experience more efficient and
welcoming,” said Thomas S. Winkowski, CBP Acting Commissioner.
“Programs like the I-94 automation and Global Entry allow CBP officers
to process travelers safely and efficiently during the busy summer
travel season while continuing the border security mission.”
