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Jan 23, 2024 | 6:55 pm

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Originally Posted by the phoenix

Over the last 6 months, we flew
NY-TLV
US-CDG
US-YUL
US-SXM

I mean its been a while since we last had to fill out blue forms upon landing or had anyone look into our luggage (typically carryon).

Isn't it still a thing that if you're coming into the US, US customs asks you what you bought, if you been on a farm, etc?

No one has asked us if we're coming into the US with fresh cheeses, lizards stored in our bags or the testes of a yeti. LOL

But seriously, no forms were given out on any of these flights last year, all on different carriers. I doubt having Global entry plays a role. So how is customs doing its typical job?

This is the new simplified arrivals process that utilizes facial recognition technology. Please refer to the following thread:

US CBP Simplified Arrival Replaces Automated Passport Control

It has now been implemented at all US airports.

CBP Completes Simplified Arrival Expansion at All US Airports

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today it has completed the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology at all international airports across the United States to further secure and streamline international travel. This innovation effort is a critical milestone for the biometric Entry/Exit program and complements biometric boarding, which is currently at select departure locations.

Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the United States.
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When a traveler arrives at an international airport, he or she will pause for a photo at the primary inspection point. A CBP officer will review and query the travel document, which will retrieve the traveler’s passport or visa photo from government holdings and compare it to the new photo. This enhanced process using facial biometrics only takes a few seconds and is more than 98% accurate.
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