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Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

ESTA Mobile App Launches in 40 Countries and 24 Languages

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a new mobile application to enable travelers potentially eligible to enter under the Visa Waiver Program to submit ESTA applications easily and quickly from their smartphones, mobile devices or tablets. Administered by CBP on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was established under the Visa Waiver Program to strengthen the security of travel to the United States. ESTA is an automated system which determines the eligibility of visitors traveling

CBP emite consejos a medida que comienzan los viajes de verano en el Caribe

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Las operaciones en el Caribe de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) anunció hoy una serie de recomendaciones para los viajeros, ya que se espera un aumento en el número de llegadas internacionales a partir de este fin de semana como parte de la temporada de viajes de verano. El fin de semana del Día de la Recordación (Memorial Day) marca el comienzo de la temporada de viajes de verano y, con ella, un aumento anticipado en el número de llegadas internacionales a los aeropuertos de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses. “Pedimos a los viajeros que estén

CBP Anuncia La Incorporación de Una Opción en Español en la Aplicación Móvil de CBP OneTM Para Las Funciones I-94

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WASHINGTON — Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos (CBP) anunció hoy que los usuarios de la aplicación móvil CBP One TM tendrán la opción de seleccionar una versión en español para mejorar la experiencia para presentar solicitudes o recuperar versiones electrónicas de las I-94 y así facilitar los viajes internacionales a los Estados Unidos. CBP One TM I-94 es una aplicación móvil que ofrece las mismas funciones del sitio web I-94 de CBP, proporcionando así, una forma más conveniente para que los viajeros apliquen a el formulario I-94 hasta siete días antes de su llegada, revisen su

CBP Announces the Addition of a Spanish Option for I-94 Features in the CBP OneTM Mobile App

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that users of the CBP One TM mobile application to file applications for, or retrieve electronic versions of, I-94s will now have the option of selecting a Spanish version to enhance their experience and better facilitate international travel into the United States. The CBP One TM I-94 features offer a mobile app version of CBP’s I-94 website , providing a more convenient way for travelers to apply for an I-94 up to seven days prior to arrival, review their past travel history, check their I-94 expiration date and obtain

CBP Announces ESTA Fee Change

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that the fee for travelers intending to travel to the United States with an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has increased from $14 to $21. As a result of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (PL 115-123), which extended the ESTA fee to 2027, and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), the ESTA travel promotion fee was increased from $10 to $17, in addition to a $4 operational fee. CBP will begin collecting the new fee amount on May 26, 2022. Individuals with an approved ESTA do not

CBP Expands Simplified Arrival to Houlton, Jackman, and Calais Ports of Entry

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HOULTON, ME. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at Houlton, Jackman, and Calais, ME as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts. “I am pleased to announce the deployment of the Simplified Arrival technology to the Houlton, Jackman, and Calais Ports of Entry,” said Boston Director of Field Operations Jennifer De La O. “This enhanced biometric facial comparison technology will further secure and streamline travel while providing a safe, touchless identification process for

CBP Expands Simplified Arrival to Highgate Springs, Derby Line, and Richford Ports of Entry

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HIGHGATE SPRINGS, VT. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology to the pedestrian border crossings at Highgate Springs, Derby Line, and Richford, VT as part of CBP’s land border innovation efforts. “I am pleased to announce the deployment of the Simplified Arrival technology to the Highgate Springs, Derby Line, and Richford Ports of Entry,” said Boston Director of Field Operations Jennifer De La O. “This enhanced biometric facial comparison technology will further secure and streamline travel while providing a safe

CBP intercepts 33 Korean Nationals with fraudulent employment letters

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ATLANTA – An intricate scheme by a large group of Korean nationals to utilize fraudulent employment letters to work in the United States was foiled by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working in Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport. Senior CBP officials say the quick action by their officers protected significant employment opportunities for Americans in the Atlanta area during a difficult economic climate. “This criminal network sought to exploit American companies and take jobs away from our hard working citizens,” said CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan. “We are

CBP Offers Flexibility to Departing Visa Waiver Program Travelers

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Visa Waiver Program travelers who have been granted satisfactory departure may apply for an additional 30-day extension of their admission period if they remain unable to depart the United States because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The extension grants flexibility to Visa Waiver Program travelers who have difficulty returning to their countries due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, flight cancellations or illness. Travelers who are granted satisfactory departure will have an additional 30 days to depart