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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 7:16 pm
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Originally Posted by drewguy
I believe it's for quick verification of whether you are in fact in the program. I could imagine someone who's not using the kiosk, getting the X, going to the head of the line, and getting preferential service without actually enrolling.

Clearly the sticker is not itself any kind of security device. That, or it's an extremely good one.
That would make sense if the guy in the immigration booth uses it, but why would customs care?
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