SENTRI
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The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) provides expedited
Once the applicant is approved, they are issued a Radio Frequency Identification (
Global Entry allows registered users to enter their own SENTRI applications and approved members to edit their information. A valid SENTRI card is a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
History
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SENTRI was conceived in 1995. A team of representatives from the
In 1998, the decision was made to expand SENTRI to El Paso, Texas. The aim was to relieve congestion at the busy Paso del Norte International Bridge. However, this bridge was not wide enough to set aside one lane as a dedicated commuter lane. Therefore, the nearby Stanton Street bridge, which had been a southbound-only bridge, was chosen as the best place to deploy SENTRI. A new port of entry facility was built, and the SENTRI lane opened in September 1999.[5]
Next, the SENTRI team elected to deploy a system at the busiest single border crossing in the world,
- California
- San Diego, California
- Otay Mesa Port of Entry, San Diego, California
- Calexico West Port of Entry, Calexico, California
- Calexico East Port of Entry, Calexico, California
- Arizona
- San Luis Port of Entry, San Luis, Arizona
- Nogales-Grand Avenue Port of Entry, Nogales, Arizona
- Douglas Arizona Port of Entry, Douglas, Arizona
- Texas
- El Paso Stanton Street Port of Entry, El Paso, Texas
- El Paso Ysleta Port of Entry, El Paso, Texas
- Del Rio Texas Port of Entry, Del Rio, Texas
- Eagle Pass Camino Real Port of Entry, Eagle Pass, Texas
- Laredo Colombia Solidarity Port of Entry, Laredo, Texas
- Laredo Juarez-Lincoln Port of Entry, Laredo, Texas
- Anzalduas Port of Entry, Mission, Texas
- Hidalgo Texas Port of Entry, Hidalgo, Texas
- Pharr Texas Port of Entry, Pharr, Texas
- Brownsville – Veterans Port of Entry, Brownsville, Texas
US Global Entry
US citizens may use their SENTRI membership at
TSA PreCheck
US citizens who are SENTRI members may use TSA PreCheck on all participating airlines by entering their Customs and Border Protection ID number or PASS ID/KTN (Known Traveler Number) from their SENTRI card into their flight reservation information or into their frequent flyer account. The same privileges extend to NEXUS and Global Entry members. Note that such Trusted Travelers have a very high probability of receiving PreCheck, it is not guaranteed: TSA still uses random procedures for all passengers.[citation needed] This said, Global Entry participants have the absolute highest priority/likelihood for receiving PreCheck (per CBP documents, including a note that it’s included—not “may” receive—with GE).[citation needed]
Enrollment centers
Enrollment centers are located in
See also
- Automatic vehicle identification
- List of Mexico–United States border crossings
- NEXUS
- PORTPASS
References
- ^ "Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI)". CBP.gov. November 1, 2006.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Benefits of SENTRI | U.S. Customs and Border Protection". www.cbp.gov. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "SENTRI FAQs". CBP.gov. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2009-10-17. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Pharr International Bridge Begins Operating SENTRI Lane | U.S. Customs and Border Protection". www.cbp.gov. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Commuter Lane Opens on Bridge". El Paso Times. September 8, 1999. p. 1.
- ^ "Global Entry Kiosks". CBP.gov. Archived from the original on 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
- ^ "SENTRI Enrollment Centers". CBP.gov. Oct 2, 2016.
External links
- "SENTRI". CBP.gov. Official website.
- "TTP – Trusted Traveller Programs". CBP.DHS.gov. Official website.