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Century-Old Obelisks Mark U.S-Mexico Boundary Line has been updated.

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New travel document requirements are now in effect. If you arrive in the United States by land or sea, you will need one of six approved documents. Learn more about this initiative and about making your border crossing more efficient.

ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. The ESTA application collects the same information collected on Form I-94W. ESTA applications may be submitted at anytime prior to travel, though it is recommended travelers apply when they begin preparing travel plans. (more)

Global Entry has been updated.

Ten years ago, in 2000, Congress signed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act into law, representing the beginning of a large-scale, coordinated effort by the United States government to fight human trafficking.A decade later, human trafficking remains prevalent. (more)

CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs provide expedited travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through dedicated lanes and kiosks.

As an international traveler, you should be aware of the rules for bringing items back from your trip.Enjoyable Travel - CBP assures new rules for Travelers are available to everyone.

C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism has been updated.

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This podcast explains what NEXUS is and how it can help make your travel easier. For a Spanish version, or to see a transcript, visit the CBP Newsroom multimedia gallery. file size - 3,133 KB

Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin partnering with the French Immigration Ministry today as part of the Immigration Advisory Program to enhance the safety of air travel by preventing potential terrorists from boarding commercial aircraft destined for the U. (more)

Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced an interim final rule that amends Department of Homeland Security regulations to require travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees when applying for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) beginning September 8. (more)

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Wait Times - Airport and Border has been updated.

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Emergency Information has been updated.

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Multimedia Gallery has been updated.

Fact Sheets has been updated.

Publications has been updated.

Commissioner Messages, Speeches and Statements has been updated.

Congressional Testimony has been updated.

CBP has spokespersons in Washington, D.C. and around the country to assist members of the working press. Our spokespersons address two major operational areas: ports of entry and between ports of entry (Border Patrol).

News Highlights has been updated.

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About Border Security has been updated.

The mission of CBP Air and Marine is to protect the American people and critical infrastructure by using an integrated and coordinated air and marine force to detect, interdict, and prevent acts of terrorism arising from unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs and other contraband moving toward or crossing the borders of the United States.

The priority mission of the Border Patrol is preventing terrorists and terrorists' weapons, including weapons of mass destruction, from entering the United States.

All legal visitors and returning Americans, as well as sanctioned cargo, enter the U.S. through one of 327 land, air or seaports. CBP's immigration inspections are the initial and most vital components of enforcing U.S. immigration laws and assuring border security.

International Operations has been updated.

In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security established the Secure Border Initiative, a comprehensive, multi-year plan to help secure America's borders. The SBI program office within CBP was established to manage the development, deployment, and integration of SBI acquisition programs, and integrate and coordinate border security programs within CBP. (more)

Ten years ago, in 2000, Congress signed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act into law, representing the beginning of a large-scale, coordinated effort by the United States government to fight human trafficking.A decade later, human trafficking remains prevalent. (more)

The Facilities Management and Engineering's Office of Border Patrol (OBP) Program Management Office provides Border Patrol with long-term planning, construction, and maintenance capabilities - including tactical infrastructure (TI) components such as roads, fencing, lights, electrical components, and drainage structures - to help the Border Patrol achieve its primary homeland security mission. Originally stood up under the Secure Border Initiative (SBI) in 2007, the OBP Program Management Office's most visible construction projects have been, but will not always be, the pedestrian and vehicle fence projects along the Southwest Border.

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) has been updated.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been updated.