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Original Date Announced
August 14, 2017DHS expands eligibility for the "Global Entry" program, which provides kiosks in certain airports to pre-approved passengers who include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and certain nonimmigrants from countries that have entered into arrangements with CBP regarding international trusted traveler programs. CBP expanded eligibility to include citizens of the Republic of Colombia, citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and citizens of Switzerland. CBP started accepting application from citizens of these countries on August 14, 2017. [ID #693]
Federal Register: General Notice: Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to Citizens of the Republic of Colombia, Citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and Citizens of SwitzerlandEffective Date
August 14, 2017Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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CBP Announces the Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to Taiwan Passport Holders and the Expansion of Taiwan’s e-Gate Program to U.S. Citizen Trusted Travelers
Go to article on cbp.gov
Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas CitizenshipAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies
Pre Trump-Era Policies
- February 6, 2012 CBP promulgated the regulation, 8 CFR 235.12, to establish Global Entry as an ongoing voluntary regulatory program. Section 235.12 contains a description of the program, the eligibility criteria, the application and enrollment process, and the redress procedures. The Global Entry program previously had more restricted eligibility for foreign nationals. 8 CFR 235.12