CBP PLANS TO MERGE TRUSTED TRAVELER APPLICATION PROCESSES
December 26, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) announced this month that it plans to harmonize the fees and application procedures for several of its trusted traveler programs. The three initiatives expected to be partially combined are the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (relating to the U.S. southern border), the Global Entry program (relating to international air arrivals), and the NEXUS program (relating to the northern border). Each program currently has a standalone enrollment process but has a similar mission to expedite processing of low-risk travelers at ports of entry. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on merging the application processes is scheduled for release and public comment in January 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665).
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