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Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing...
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The CBP Information Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time. Submit your question, compliment, complaint or tip online, or call: U.S. visitors: 877-CBP-5511. Visitors outside the U.S.: +1-202-325-8000. Telecommunications device for...
Securing America's Borders. UPDATE: CBP is testing the new Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) which digitizes the entrance and clearance process. As the system progresses, this form will become a function that can be submitted and reviewed in...
Travel. Almost a million times each day, CBP officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. In screening both foreign visitors and returning U.S. citizens, CBP uses a variety of techniques to assure that global tourism remains safe and strong....
For the Trade Community Trade News Snapshot. The Trade News Snapshot is an overview of the latest updates on CBP's trade facilitation and enforcement efforts around the globe.The Snapshot highlights CBP's important trade programs, initiatives, and...
CBP officers and agents enforce all applicable U.S. laws, including against illegal immigration, narcotics smuggling and illegal importation. CBP deploys highly trained law enforcement personnel who apprehend more than 1,000 individuals each day for...
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prevents people from entering the country illegally or bringing anything harmful or illegal into the United States.
Protecting our borders from the illicit movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people, while promoting lawful entry and exit, and lawful trade, is essential to homeland security, economic prosperity, and national sovereignty. U.S. Customs and...
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security.It is the country's primary border control organization, charged with regulating and facilitating...
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