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CBP eliminates routine use of admission stamps at primary processing

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 1, 2026

    CBP announced that it would eliminate routine use of passport admission stamps during primary processing for arriving travelers. Instead, proof of admission will be stored as an electronic I-94 record accessed through the CBP mobile application or CBP I-94 website. CBP says this change is part of initiatives aimed at "modernizing our processes, optimizing existing resources, reducing operating costs, and creating a welcoming environment for all arriving travelers." This initiative includes "automation of forms, implementation of mobile technology, and the increased utilization of biometric facial matching." Stamps may still be used in limited circumstances during secondary processing and during primary processing for immigrant visas and upon a traveler's request.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2427]

    2026.10.01 CBP - U.S. Admission Stamp Elimination During Primary Processing

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Border
Agencies Affected: CBP

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