The Evolution of the
Trusted Traveler Concept
September 2010
Concept
• Participants voluntarily, and at no cost to the
government, provide biographic and biometric
data
• Pre-screening of passengers
• Issuance of credentials
• Facilitation of expedited processing
• Enhanced focus on higher risk passengers
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Initial Program
• Registered Traveler
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Private sector companies operated individual
programs at several U.S. airports
Annual membership fee (>$150)
Background check conducted
Biometric data provided (fingerprints or iris scan)
Reserved lane and shorter wait
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Challenges
• Cost
• Limited benefit for travelers
• Market driven private sector offering in
partnership with airlines and airports
• Service providers obligated to follow data security
standards to continue offering service
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Use of data, however, is regulated under the provider’s
own privacy policy and its relationship with customers
and sponsoring airport or airline
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Evolution
• Government program
• Voluntary
• Varying fees
• Expedited processing
• Minimal questioning
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NEXUS
• Expedited processing and passage by United States
and Canadian officials at dedicated lanes
• Cross the border with a minimum of customs and
immigration questioning
• Biographical background check
• 10-fingerprint law enforcement check
• Personal interview with a CBP Officer
• Radio Frequency Identification card
• $50 fee
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SENTRI
• Expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, lowrisk travelers between the United States and
Mexico
• Biographical background check against criminal,
law enforcement, customs, immigration, and
terrorist indices
• 10-fingerprint law enforcement check
• Personal interview with a CBP Officer
• Radio Frequency Identification Card
• $122.25 fee ($25 application, $17.25 fingerprint, $80 systems cost)
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Global Entry
• CBP program that allows expedited clearance for
pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the
United States
• Background check
• Interview
• Photo and fingerprint
• Participants may enter the United States by using
automated kiosks located at select airports
• $100 fee
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Next Steps
• Balance security and facilitation
• Focus on high risk passengers
• Ensure the security and integrity of our borders
• Build on lessons learned from current programs
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