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Customs to pilot 'Global Entry'

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch its Global Entry pilot program this summer at New York’s Kennedy International, Bush Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles International airports.

Global Entry is designed to expedite the screening and processing of low-risk, frequent international “trusted” travelers entering the U.S., CBP explained. Biometric fingerprint technology will be used to verify the passenger’s identity and confirm his or her status as a Global Entry participant.

Global Entry will be available for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are frequent international travelers, provided they have not been found guilty of a criminal offense, charged with a customs or immigration offense, or declared inadmissible to the U.S. under immigration legislation. [end] 


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