Originally Posted by GUWonder

Orders for paper 6059b customs declaration forms will end at some point next year or for some point next year. So by 2017, the need for a pen/pencil for these customs declaration forms will end even for those not using electronic kiosks or other electronic means.

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The restriction on mobile phone use in the federal inspection area on arrival is going to become interesting when the government is advocating for more self-service mobile phone passport control app use on arrival.