More Migrants Are Crossing the Border This Year. What’s Changed?
Inside the border crisis: Photos from the front lines
Number of migrants crossing border hits another record, with surges in
June Sets Monthly Record for Most Migrants to Arrive at U.S. Border
On The Border
US crackdown on nonessential border travel causes long waits
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Travel
Travel. Almost a million times each day, CBP officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. In screening both foreign visitors and returning U.S. citizens, CBP uses a variety of techniques to assure that global tourism remains safe and strong. Descriptions of CBP processes and programs are available for first-time and frequent travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions: Guidance for Travelers to Enter the U.S
Q. What are the requirements for travelers entering the United States through land POEs? A: Before embarking on a trip to the United States, non-U.S. travelers should be prepared for the following: Possess proof of an approved COVID-19 vaccination as outlined on the CDC website. During border inspection, verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Know Before You Visit
Almost a million individuals enter the U.S. daily. Everyone arriving at a port of entry to the U.S. is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers for compliance with immigration, customs and agriculture regulations. The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes. Last ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
An official website of the United States government. ... Statistical data from CBP covering Border Security, Trade and Travel. Access the Data. Visit the Official Notice website The single point of contact between CBP and Congress Visit help.cbp.gov (English or Spanish) Return to top ...
Fact Sheet: Guidance for Travelers to Enter the U.S. at Land Ports of
Updated Date: April 21, 2022 As of Thursday, April 21, 2022, DHS will extend COVID-19-related land border entry requirements. Non-U.S. travelers seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request.
Travel Advisory Updates
Office of the Spokesperson. April 19, 2021. State Department Travel Advisory Updates. In order to provide U.S. travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel decisions, the Department of State regularly assesses and updates our Travel Advisories, based primarily on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
DHS to Require Non-U.S. Individual Travelers Entering the United States
New Requirements at Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals Will Protect Public Health While Facilitating Cross-Border Trade and Travel. WASHINGTON - Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide ...
The U.S. lifts the pandemic travel ban and opens the doors to ...
Starting Monday, the U.S. begins accepting fully vaccinated travelers at airports and land borders, doing away with a COVID-19 restriction that dates back to the Trump administration.
I94
International travelers visiting the United States can apply for or retrieve their I-94 admission number/record (which is proof of legal visitor status) as well as retrieve a limited travel history of their U.S. arrivals and departures. Apply For New I-94 (Land Border/Selected Ferry. Travelers Only) Get Most Recent I-94. View Travel History.
Coronavirus: Covid News: U.S.-Mexico Border Reopens to Vaccinated
As of Nov. 8, the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico reopened for fully vaccinated foreign nationals. While visitors will need to show proof of vaccination, there is no testing requirement ...
The Latest on U.S. Travel Restrictions
What to Know: U.S. Travel Restrictions. The hope is with these longstanding bans being lifted, the U.S. tourism industry will start to recover. The halt on travel caused a loss of nearly $300 ...
U.S. to Open Canada and Mexico Borders for Vaccinated Travelers
The travel restrictions, imposed in March 2020, only applied to "nonessential travelers" — relatives looking to visit family members, or shoppers, whom border communities relied on for profits.
Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can start entering US on ...
The US has been limiting nonessential travel on the ground along its borders with Canada and Mexico since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and extending those restrictions on a monthly basis.
Official Trusted Traveler Program Website
This is the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website where international travelers can apply for Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) to expedite admittance into the United States (for pre-approved, low-risk travelers).
Knowledge Article
Effective October 1, 2022, all VWP travelers intending to enter the United States by land will be required to obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to application for admission at land border ports of entry.
DHS Releases Details for Fully Vaccinated, Non-Citizen Travelers to
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on November 8, 2021. This shift eases long-standing restrictions on non-essential travel, consistent with public ...
Border Wait Times
For cross border travel impacts due to COVID-19, please visit the DHS website and USA.gov website. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times.
Update on Change to U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. CDC's Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will no longer be ...
Biden administration preparing to announce border executive action as
Biden is scheduled to travel to France on Wednesday. ... During his February trip to the US southern border, Biden met with Garza, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg ...
The Biden administration has a plan to shut down the border. But it
For Biden to use his authority under 212 (f) to shut down the border when daily crossing numbers reach certain designated thresholds, Mexico would have to be willing to take back a certain number ...
Before Your Trip
Documents You Will Need. Carry - do not pack - all travel documents. All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States
Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required). On This Page. Requirements for all dogs.
Biden Plans to Tighten US-Mexico Border Process to Stem Migrant Crisis
By Josh Wingrove. May 30, 2024 at 3:34 PM EDT. President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order tightening measures at the US-Mexico border as soon as Tuesday, seeking to address an historic ...
Toronto is one step closer to getting a new U.S. border checkpoint
"Beyond increased efficiency and choice for U.S.-bound passengers, U.S. CBP preclearance drives visitor spending through increased tourism and business activities, boosts employment and ...
Tens of millions spent ahead of new EU fingerprint travel rules
Tens of millions spent ahead of new EU fingerprint travel rules. P reparations are under way at major Channel crossing points for a new automated European Union (EU) border IT system due to start ...
CBP Traveler Entry Forms
CBP Traveler Entry Forms. Whether you are a visitor to the United States or a U.S. citizen arriving in the United States, you must complete one or more entry forms. You must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B. CBP Declaration Form 6059B provides us with basic information about who you are and what you are bringing into the United States ...
Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a 'nonstarter
Israel's prime minister on Saturday called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a "nonstarter" until long-standing conditions for the ending the war are met, appearing to undermine a proposal that ...
CBP Increases Transparency in Proprietary Investigations
Release Date. Wed, 05/29/2024. WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a process that will allow authorized individuals to access business confidential information in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) administrative proceedings, increasing transparency in investigations. "CBP is dedicated to maintaining the transparency ...
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COMMENTS
Travel. Almost a million times each day, CBP officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. In screening both foreign visitors and returning U.S. citizens, CBP uses a variety of techniques to assure that global tourism remains safe and strong. Descriptions of CBP processes and programs are available for first-time and frequent travelers.
Q. What are the requirements for travelers entering the United States through land POEs? A: Before embarking on a trip to the United States, non-U.S. travelers should be prepared for the following: Possess proof of an approved COVID-19 vaccination as outlined on the CDC website. During border inspection, verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Almost a million individuals enter the U.S. daily. Everyone arriving at a port of entry to the U.S. is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers for compliance with immigration, customs and agriculture regulations. The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes. Last ...
An official website of the United States government. ... Statistical data from CBP covering Border Security, Trade and Travel. Access the Data. Visit the Official Notice website The single point of contact between CBP and Congress Visit help.cbp.gov (English or Spanish) Return to top ...
Updated Date: April 21, 2022 As of Thursday, April 21, 2022, DHS will extend COVID-19-related land border entry requirements. Non-U.S. travelers seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request.
Office of the Spokesperson. April 19, 2021. State Department Travel Advisory Updates. In order to provide U.S. travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel decisions, the Department of State regularly assesses and updates our Travel Advisories, based primarily on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
New Requirements at Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals Will Protect Public Health While Facilitating Cross-Border Trade and Travel. WASHINGTON - Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide ...
Starting Monday, the U.S. begins accepting fully vaccinated travelers at airports and land borders, doing away with a COVID-19 restriction that dates back to the Trump administration.
International travelers visiting the United States can apply for or retrieve their I-94 admission number/record (which is proof of legal visitor status) as well as retrieve a limited travel history of their U.S. arrivals and departures. Apply For New I-94 (Land Border/Selected Ferry. Travelers Only) Get Most Recent I-94. View Travel History.
As of Nov. 8, the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico reopened for fully vaccinated foreign nationals. While visitors will need to show proof of vaccination, there is no testing requirement ...
What to Know: U.S. Travel Restrictions. The hope is with these longstanding bans being lifted, the U.S. tourism industry will start to recover. The halt on travel caused a loss of nearly $300 ...
The travel restrictions, imposed in March 2020, only applied to "nonessential travelers" — relatives looking to visit family members, or shoppers, whom border communities relied on for profits.
The US has been limiting nonessential travel on the ground along its borders with Canada and Mexico since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and extending those restrictions on a monthly basis.
This is the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website where international travelers can apply for Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) to expedite admittance into the United States (for pre-approved, low-risk travelers).
Effective October 1, 2022, all VWP travelers intending to enter the United States by land will be required to obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to application for admission at land border ports of entry.
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on November 8, 2021. This shift eases long-standing restrictions on non-essential travel, consistent with public ...
For cross border travel impacts due to COVID-19, please visit the DHS website and USA.gov website. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times.
This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. CDC's Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will no longer be ...
Biden is scheduled to travel to France on Wednesday. ... During his February trip to the US southern border, Biden met with Garza, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg ...
For Biden to use his authority under 212 (f) to shut down the border when daily crossing numbers reach certain designated thresholds, Mexico would have to be willing to take back a certain number ...
Documents You Will Need. Carry - do not pack - all travel documents. All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required). On This Page. Requirements for all dogs.
By Josh Wingrove. May 30, 2024 at 3:34 PM EDT. President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order tightening measures at the US-Mexico border as soon as Tuesday, seeking to address an historic ...
"Beyond increased efficiency and choice for U.S.-bound passengers, U.S. CBP preclearance drives visitor spending through increased tourism and business activities, boosts employment and ...
Tens of millions spent ahead of new EU fingerprint travel rules. P reparations are under way at major Channel crossing points for a new automated European Union (EU) border IT system due to start ...
CBP Traveler Entry Forms. Whether you are a visitor to the United States or a U.S. citizen arriving in the United States, you must complete one or more entry forms. You must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B. CBP Declaration Form 6059B provides us with basic information about who you are and what you are bringing into the United States ...
Israel's prime minister on Saturday called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a "nonstarter" until long-standing conditions for the ending the war are met, appearing to undermine a proposal that ...
Release Date. Wed, 05/29/2024. WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a process that will allow authorized individuals to access business confidential information in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) administrative proceedings, increasing transparency in investigations. "CBP is dedicated to maintaining the transparency ...