Biometrics-Related Media Releases
Stay updated with the latest news on biometrics in border security! Biometrics-related media releases cover important advancements and initiatives which enhance the use of biometrics technology, improve safety, and streamline travel.
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CBP prepares for summer travel with improved time-saving tools | National Media Release
WASHINGTON — As the summer travel season nears and the United States prepares to welcome global visitors this summer for the Fédération Internationale de…
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Chicago CBP and Chicago Department of Aviation introduce updated technology to eliminate long lines at ORD | Local Media Release
CHICAGO-- As Memorial Day marks the beginning of the peak summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working with the Chicago…
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CBP announces Global Entry partnership with El Salvador | National Media Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that El Salvador is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a…
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Use CBP Home from the comfort of home for your provisional I-94 | Local Media Release
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced its new mobile application CBP Home, which allows travelers access to the I-94 Entry…
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CBP launches enhanced CBP Home mobile app with new Report Departure feature | National Media Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces the public-facing mobile application, CBP Home. The application has a new feature – Intent…
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CBP enhances Trusted Traveler Programs online services | Local Media Release
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently enhanced its Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) online services, making it easier for members…
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CBP and Royal Caribbean Implement Biometric Facial Comparison Technology for Cruise Passengers in Puerto Rico | Local Media Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Royal Caribbean, conducted the first biometric debarkation for Royal…
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CBP Announces New Facial Biometric Comparison Technology at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa Border Crossings | National Media Release
SAN DIEGO—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of Simplified Arrival at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa pedestrian…
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CBP Officer, Simplified Arrival Nabs Impostor to U.S. Passport at Dulles Airport | Local Media Release
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a Minnesota man on Monday at Washington Dulles International Airport after…
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CBP to Meet Legal Requirement to Collect DNA Samples from Certain Populations of Individuals in Custody | National Media Release
WASHINGTON — On Jan. 6, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) and the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) initiated a…