Will a more comprehensive check in/check out system at the ports of entry cause significant delays at the air and sea ports of entry?
We do not believe so. Most of the arrival processes remain unchanged and are familiar to international travelers. Only two additional procedures have been added to the current inspection process — capturing two digital “fingerscans” and taking a digital photograph. The process is fast and easy.As part of the enhanced procedures, visitors traveling on visas will be photographed and have two digital “fingerscans” taken at the Passport Control primary booth using a simple, inkless device. All of the data and information is then compared against our inspection and law enforcement databases to verify the visitor’s identity and assist the officer in making better admissibility decisions. The ‘fingerscanning,” photographing and verification adds a few seconds. At that point, the US Customs and Border Protection Officer will either admit the visitor or conduct additional inquiries based on the verification results.Through the use of advance information, the US government will be better able t
