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[SAYING "WELCOME" IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES]

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Welcome to The United States!

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We realize many of you
have traveled a great distance

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so we want to streamline
the entry process

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so you can reach
your final destination.

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This short video will help
explain the process.

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- Hi! Welcome to the United States!

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- U.S. Customs
and Border Protection officers

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take your safety and that of our country
very seriously.

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They’ve been safeguarding
our nation’s borders for more than 200 years

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and continue to be
the first line of defense.

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- How are you today?
- Oh, very good.

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- Your immigration status will be confirmed
and is subject to further review.

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- How long were you out of the country?
- One week.

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We may also need to inspect
your baggage or personal items.

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If you don’t understand something,
just ask.

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Our goal is to help get you on your way
as soon as possible.

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- U.S. Citizens, this way please.

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- Follow the designated signage
for U.S. citizens and lawful residents

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as well as those for visitors
from other countries.

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Want to bypass the regular lines?

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U.S. Citizens,
lawful permanent residents

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and citizens
of currently participating countries

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approved for
the Global Entry Program

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can proceed to one of these automated kiosks
for faster processing.

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Look for them
at select airports.

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You can learn more about
Global Entry at GlobalEntry.gov.

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U.S. Citizens,
lawful permanent residents,

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international visitors
traveling on a B-1 or B-2 Visa

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and some Visa Waiver travelers

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may also be able to use
the Automated Passport Control,

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or APC, kiosks
available at select airports.

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If you need clarification on
which approved travel identification

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you're carrying, visit CBP.gov
to learn more about APC.

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Travelers with Global Entry or those going
through Automated Passport Control

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will no longer need to fill out
a paper Customs Declaration Form.

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Those not using
the automated kiosks need to have

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a completed declaration form ready
along with a valid passport.

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Non-US or Canadian citizens
may need an I-94 admission record

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to verify immigration status
or employment authorization.

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If you do need
your I-94 admission record,

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it can be accessed online
at CBP.gov.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
is always striving to improve

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the travel screening process,
so be sure to visit cbp.gov/travel

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for the most up-to-date information
on documentation and travel needs.

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Place your completed declaration form
into the front cover of your passport.

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When it’s your turn,
a CBP officer will call you to the counter

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to review your documents
and may ask a few questions.

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Such as...

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What was the purpose of your trip?

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- Vacation...
- Business...

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- Medical conference.

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- Easy enough, right?

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You may also have
your fingerprints and photo taken.

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Say cheese...

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- Why did you take
my mommy’s fingerprints?

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- Good question.

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To make sure somebody
isn’t pretending to be your mom,

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and to help keep you
and your family safe.

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- If you have anything to declare,
including merchandise,

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food or plant products of any kind,

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make sure to inform the CBP officer.

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This includes U.S. citizens
and legal residents,

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who must declare all items
they purchase while abroad.

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Failure to declare these items
can result in fines, penalties

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and seizure of those items
and nobody wants that.

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Let's grab our luggage, shall we?

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It’s always a good idea
to check the tags on your bag

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to make sure that the luggage
belongs to you.

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It can easily be confused.

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- Get off my bag. Sir...

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- A CBP officer may ask you
to report to the secondary area

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for further inspection
of your baggage.

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Should you be selected,
an officer or CBP Agriculture Specialist

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may do a visual inspection
of the contents of your luggage

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looking for items not allowed
into the United States.

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- Really?!

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- While some fruits, vegetables,
and meat can enter the United States,

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they must be inspected
for insects or diseases.

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Failing to declare these items
can cause delays and result in

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possible fines to cover the cost
of their safe removal.

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If you have items to declare,
present your CBP Declaration Form

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with the items in question
for the officer’s inspection.

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If you exceed your personal exemption,
you may owe duty fees.

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- You will be directed to the cashier...
- Here you go.

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- ...to pay the amount due.

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At the final checkpoint,
present your paperwork to the officer.

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- Thank you, have a nice day.

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- Travelers with connecting flights
will need to have

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their baggage checked and screened
in order to board the next flight.

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Check the monitors for gate information
on your connection.

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If this is your final destination,

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you can get information
about ground transportation, hotels,

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sights to see, and other activities

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at the local information desk
in the main terminal.

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That’s it!

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Welcome to the United States

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and thanks for helping us
keep our country safe.

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Have a great trip.