CBP News Release

International Trusted Traveler Program Now Available At LAX, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta

(Monday, October 27, 2008)

Washington – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Global Entry enrollment centers are now open at four additional international U.S. airports.

Global Entry is a new program to allow approved U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the U.S. to use the Global Entry kiosk as an alternative to the regular passport control line. At the kiosk, Global Entry members will activate the system by inserting their U.S. passport or lawful permanent resident card into a document reader. The kiosk will direct travelers to provide digital fingerprints and will compare that biometric data with the fingerprints on file.

Global Entry travelers will be prompted to answer declaration related questions on the kiosk’s touch-screen. A transaction receipt will be issued upon completion that must be presented to CBP officers prior to leaving the inspection area.

“Opening these four additional Global Entry sites will allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents traveling internationally to and from these areas, to fully participate and enjoy the benefits of this program,â€