82 FR 37892 - Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to Citizens of the Republic of Colombia, Citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and Citizens of Switzerland
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 155 (August 14, 2017)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 155 (August 14, 2017)
| Page Range | 37892-37893 | |
| FR Document | 2017-17077 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 37892-37893] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17077] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. No. 17-09] Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to Citizens of the Republic of Colombia, Citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and Citizens of Switzerland AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: General notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operates the Global Entry international trusted traveler program at most major U.S. airports. Global Entry allows pre-approved participants dedicated CBP processing into the United States using Global Entry kiosks located at designated airports. This document announces that CBP is expanding eligibility for Global Entry to include citizens of the Republic of Colombia, citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and citizens of Switzerland. All of these individuals also must satisfy the requirements to participate in the Global Entry program. Additionally, this document announces that U.S. citizens who participate in Global Entry will have the option to apply for membership in Singapore's enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (e-IACS). DATES: Applications will be accepted from qualified citizens of the Republic of Colombia, qualified citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and qualified citizens of Switzerland beginning on August 14, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garret Conover, Office of Field Operations, (202) 325-4062, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Global Entry Program Global Entry is a voluntary program that provides pre-approved travelers arriving in the United States dedicated CBP processing at Global Entry kiosks located at designated airports. In a final rule published in the Federal Register (77 FR 5681) on February 6, 2012, CBP promulgated the regulation (8 CFR 235.12) to establish Global Entry as an ongoing voluntary regulatory program. Section 235.12 contains a description of the program, the eligibility criteria, the application and enrollment process, and the redress procedures. Travelers who wish to participate in Global Entry must apply via the Global On-Line Enrollment System (GOES) Web site, https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov, and pay the applicable fee. Applications for Global Entry must be completed and submitted electronically. The list of airports with Global Entry kiosks is available at http://www.globalentry.gov. Eligibility for participation in Global Entry is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and certain nonimmigrant aliens from countries that have entered into arrangements with CBP regarding international trusted traveler programs. Specifically, certain nonimmigrant aliens from countries that have entered into arrangements with CBP concerning international trusted traveler programs may be eligible to apply for participation in Global Entry. CBP announces the arrangement by publication of a notice in the Federal Register. The notice includes the country, the scope of eligibility of nonimmigrant aliens from that country (e.g., whether only citizens of the foreign country or citizens and noncitizens are eligible) and other conditions that may apply based on the terms of the arrangement. See 8 CFR 235.12(b)(1)(ii). Since establishing the Global Entry program, CBP has announced several expansions of the program.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ For further information see 75 FR 82202, December 29, 2010 (utilization of Global Entry kiosks by NEXUS and SENTRI participants); 78 FR 48706, August 9, 2013 (expansion to certain citizens of the Republic of Korea and expansion through limited pilots to a number of citizens from the United Kingdom, the State of Qatar and Germany); 80 FR 1509, January 12, 2015 (expansion to certain citizens of Panama); 81 FR 7822, February 16, 2016 (expansion to all German citizens); and, 81 FR 45170, July 12, 2016 (expansion to all citizens of the United Kingdom). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CBP may deny applicants enrollment in the Global Entry program for various reasons. An individual who is inadmissible to the United States under U.S. immigration law or has, at any time, been granted a waiver of inadmissibility or parole is ineligible to participate in Global Entry. CBP will automatically reject applications from such individuals. CBP also may reject an application for Global Entry if an applicant has ever been arrested for, or convicted of, a criminal offense, or if the individual has ever been found in violation of customs or immigration laws, or of any criminal law. Additionally, CBP will not accept an applicant for participation in Global Entry if CBP determines that the applicant presents a potential risk of terrorism, or criminality (including smuggling), or if CBP cannot sufficiently determine that the applicant meets all the program eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are set forth in more detail in the Global Entry final rule and 8 CFR 235.12. See also http://www.globalentry.gov. The Republic of Colombia On April 27, 2015, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia signed a Joint Statement regarding the development of an initiative involving their respective international trusted traveler programs. In the Joint Statement, the parties agreed to cooperate in the expansion of Global Entry to certain eligible citizens of Colombia and to mutually develop procedures for the implementation and operation of the expansion. Based on this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing that citizens of the Republic of Colombia are eligible to apply for participation in Global Entry. In order to apply for Global Entry, citizens of the Republic of Colombia must first complete the on-line application located on the GOES Web site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry fee, and satisfy all the requirements of Global Entry. These applicants will then undergo a thorough risk assessment by both CBP and the Republic of Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and an interview with CBP. The vetting criteria were mutually developed and [[Page 37893]] are consistent with each agency's applicable domestic laws and policies. Once the risk assessment has been completed, CBP will notify the applicant of the results and next steps necessary to complete the enrollment. More information on how to apply is available at www.globalentry.gov. U.S. Citizens' Participation in Colombia's Trusted Traveler Program Consistent with the Joint Statement, U.S. citizens who participate in Global Entry will have the option to apply for participation in Colombia's trusted traveler program, once such program is established. Once the program is established, CBP plans to announce it on CBP's Web site at http://www.globalentry.gov. The Republic of Singapore On December 1, 2014, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP and the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Republic of Singapore, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority signed a Joint Statement regarding the development of an initiative involving their respective international trusted traveler programs. In the Joint Statement, the parties agreed to cooperate in the expansion of their respective trusted traveler programs to eligible citizens of Signapore and the United States and to mutually develop procedures for the implementation and operation of the expansions. Based on this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing that citizens of the Republic of Singapore are eligible to apply for participation in Global Entry. In order to apply for Global Entry, citizens of the Republic of Singapore must first complete the on-line application located on the GOES Web site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry fee, and satisfy all the requirements of Global Entry. These applicants will then undergo a thorough risk assessment by both CBP and the Republic of Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and an interview with CBP. The vetting criteria were mutually developed and are consistent with each agency's applicable domestic laws and policies. Once the risk assessment has been completed, CBP will notify the applicant of the results and next steps necessary to complete the enrollment. More information on how to apply is available at www.globalentry.gov. U.S. Citizens' Participation in Singapore's Enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (e-IACS) Pursuant to the Joint Statement, U.S. citizens who are Global Entry participants will have the option to apply for Singapore's enhanced- Immigration Automated Clearance System (e-IACS). e-IACS is a trusted traveler program in Singapore that uses automated kiosks to offer expedited processing for travelers through clearance formalities when entering the Republic of Singapore. All U.S. applicants must apply for e-IACS directly with the Government of Singapore, be thoroughly vetted by the Republic of Singapore, meet specific passport and travel qualifications, and appear in person at an e-IACS enrollment center to complete the enrollment process. There is no fee for participation in e-IACS. The Republic of Singapore will notify the U.S. applicant directly about whether he or she was approved for e-IACS. More information about how to apply for e-IACS is available at https://ltpass.ica.gov.sg/ttp/ ttp/. Switzerland On December 16, 2015, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP and the Federal Department of Justice and Police of the Swiss Confederation signed a Joint Statement regarding the development of an initiative involving their respective international trusted traveler programs. In the Joint Statement, the parties agreed to cooperate in the expansion of Global Entry to certain eligible citizens of Switzerland and to mutually develop procedures for the implementation and operation of the expansion. Based on this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing that citizens of Switzerland are eligible to apply for participation in Global Entry. In order to apply for Global Entry, citizens of Switzerland must first obtain clearance from the Swiss Federal Office of Police. CBP will not process applications from citizens of Switzerland unless such clearance has been obtained. To apply for clearance, an applicant must submit an application and pay a nonrefundable fee to the Swiss Federal Office of Police. The Swiss Federal Office of Police will notify the applicants whether clearance has been granted. After the applicant has obtained the necessary clearance, the applicant must complete the Global Entry on-line application located on the GOES Web site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry fee, and satisfy all the requirements of Global Entry. These applicants will then undergo a thorough risk assessment by both CBP and the Federal Department of Justice and Police of the Swiss Confederation and an interview with CBP. The vetting criteria were mutually developed and are consistent with each agency's applicable domestic laws and policies. After the risk assessment has been completed, CBP will notify the applicant of the results and next steps necessary to complete the enrollment. More information on how to apply is available at www.globalentry.gov. U.S. Citizens' Participation in Switzerland's Trusted Traveler Program Consistent with the Joint Statement, U.S. citizens who participate in Global Entry will have the option to apply for participation in Switzerland's trusted traveler program, once such program is established. Once the program is established, CBP plans to announce it on CBP's Web site at http://www.globalentry.gov. Dated: August 8, 2017. Todd C. Owen, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations. [FR Doc. 2017-17077 Filed 8-11-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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2015 notice (and corrected in the DATES: Applications will be accepted CBP may deny applicants enrollment
October 20, 2015 notice), including test from qualified citizens of the Republic in the Global Entry program for various
procedures and conditions, the of Colombia, qualified citizens of the reasons. An individual who is
application process, and the waiver of Republic of Singapore, and qualified inadmissible to the United States under
certain regulatory requirements, remain citizens of Switzerland beginning on U.S. immigration law or has, at any
in effect. August 14, 2017. time, been granted a waiver of
Paperwork Reduction Act FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: inadmissibility or parole is ineligible to
Garret Conover, Office of Field participate in Global Entry. CBP will
In accordance with the Paperwork Operations, (202) 325–4062, automatically reject applications from
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, Garret.A.Conover@cbp.dhs.gov. such individuals. CBP also may reject
44 U.S.C. 3507), an agency may not SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: an application for Global Entry if an
conduct, and a person is not required to applicant has ever been arrested for, or
respond to, a collection of information Background convicted of, a criminal offense, or if the
unless the collection of information Global Entry Program individual has ever been found in
displays a valid control number violation of customs or immigration
assigned by the Office of Management Global Entry is a voluntary program laws, or of any criminal law.
and Budget (OMB). The collections of that provides pre-approved travelers Additionally, CBP will not accept an
information in this NCAP test have been arriving in the United States dedicated applicant for participation in Global
approved by OMB in accordance with CBP processing at Global Entry kiosks Entry if CBP determines that the
the requirements of the Paperwork located at designated airports. In a final applicant presents a potential risk of
Reduction Act and assigned OMB rule published in the Federal Register terrorism, or criminality (including
control number 1651–0001. (77 FR 5681) on February 6, 2012, CBP smuggling), or if CBP cannot sufficiently
promulgated the regulation (8 CFR determine that the applicant meets all
Dated: August 8, 2017.
235.12) to establish Global Entry as an the program eligibility criteria. The
Todd C. Owen,
ongoing voluntary regulatory program. eligibility criteria are set forth in more
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Section 235.12 contains a description of
Field Operations. detail in the Global Entry final rule and
the program, the eligibility criteria, the 8 CFR 235.12. See also http://
[FR Doc. 2017–17079 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am] application and enrollment process, and www.globalentry.gov.
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P the redress procedures. Travelers who
wish to participate in Global Entry must The Republic of Colombia
apply via the Global On-Line
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Enrollment System (GOES) Web site, On April 27, 2015, the U.S.
SECURITY https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov, and pay Department of Homeland Security, CBP
the applicable fee. Applications for and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
U.S. Customs and Border Protection the Republic of Colombia signed a Joint
Global Entry must be completed and
submitted electronically. The list of Statement regarding the development of
[CBP Dec. No. 17–09]
airports with Global Entry kiosks is an initiative involving their respective
Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to available at http://www.globalentry.gov. international trusted traveler programs.
Citizens of the Republic of Colombia, Eligibility for participation in Global In the Joint Statement, the parties agreed
Citizens of the Republic of Singapore, Entry is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. to cooperate in the expansion of Global
and Citizens of Switzerland nationals, U.S. lawful permanent Entry to certain eligible citizens of
residents, and certain nonimmigrant Colombia and to mutually develop
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border aliens from countries that have entered procedures for the implementation and
Protection; Department of Homeland into arrangements with CBP regarding operation of the expansion. Based on
Security. international trusted traveler programs. this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing
ACTION: General notice. Specifically, certain nonimmigrant that citizens of the Republic of
aliens from countries that have entered Colombia are eligible to apply for
SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border participation in Global Entry.
into arrangements with CBP concerning
Protection (CBP) operates the Global
international trusted traveler programs In order to apply for Global Entry,
Entry international trusted traveler
may be eligible to apply for citizens of the Republic of Colombia
program at most major U.S. airports.
participation in Global Entry. CBP must first complete the on-line
Global Entry allows pre-approved
announces the arrangement by application located on the GOES Web
participants dedicated CBP processing
publication of a notice in the Federal site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry
into the United States using Global
Register. The notice includes the fee, and satisfy all the requirements of
Entry kiosks located at designated
country, the scope of eligibility of Global Entry. These applicants will then
airports. This document announces that
nonimmigrant aliens from that country undergo a thorough risk assessment by
CBP is expanding eligibility for Global
(e.g., whether only citizens of the both CBP and the Republic of
Entry to include citizens of the Republic
foreign country or citizens and Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Colombia, citizens of the Republic of
noncitizens are eligible) and other and an interview with CBP. The vetting
Singapore, and citizens of Switzerland.
conditions that may apply based on the criteria were mutually developed and
All of these individuals also must
terms of the arrangement. See 8 CFR
satisfy the requirements to participate in
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235.12(b)(1)(ii). Since establishing the 48706, August 9, 2013 (expansion to certain citizens
the Global Entry program. Additionally,
Global Entry program, CBP has of the Republic of Korea and expansion through
this document announces that U.S. limited pilots to a number of citizens from the
announced several expansions of the
citizens who participate in Global Entry United Kingdom, the State of Qatar and Germany);
program.1 80 FR 1509, January 12, 2015 (expansion to certain
will have the option to apply for
citizens of Panama); 81 FR 7822, February 16, 2016
membership in Singapore’s enhanced- 1 For further information see 75 FR 82202, (expansion to all German citizens); and, 81 FR
Immigration Automated Clearance December 29, 2010 (utilization of Global Entry 45170, July 12, 2016 (expansion to all citizens of
System (e-IACS). kiosks by NEXUS and SENTRI participants); 78 FR the United Kingdom).
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are consistent with each agency’s apply for Singapore’s enhanced- agency’s applicable domestic laws and
applicable domestic laws and policies. Immigration Automated Clearance policies.
Once the risk assessment has been System (e-IACS). e-IACS is a trusted After the risk assessment has been
completed, CBP will notify the traveler program in Singapore that uses completed, CBP will notify the
applicant of the results and next steps automated kiosks to offer expedited applicant of the results and next steps
necessary to complete the enrollment. processing for travelers through necessary to complete the enrollment.
More information on how to apply is clearance formalities when entering the More information on how to apply is
available at www.globalentry.gov. Republic of Singapore. All U.S. available at www.globalentry.gov.
applicants must apply for e-IACS
U.S. Citizens’ Participation in U.S. Citizens’ Participation in
directly with the Government of
Colombia’s Trusted Traveler Program Switzerland’s Trusted Traveler Program
Singapore, be thoroughly vetted by the
Consistent with the Joint Statement, Republic of Singapore, meet specific Consistent with the Joint Statement,
U.S. citizens who participate in Global passport and travel qualifications, and U.S. citizens who participate in Global
Entry will have the option to apply for appear in person at an e-IACS Entry will have the option to apply for
participation in Colombia’s trusted enrollment center to complete the participation in Switzerland’s trusted
traveler program, once such program is enrollment process. There is no fee for traveler program, once such program is
established. Once the program is participation in e-IACS. The Republic of established. Once the program is
established, CBP plans to announce it Singapore will notify the U.S. applicant established, CBP plans to announce it
on CBP’s Web site at http:// directly about whether he or she was on CBP’s Web site at http://
www.globalentry.gov. approved for e-IACS. More information www.globalentry.gov.
The Republic of Singapore about how to apply for e-IACS is Dated: August 8, 2017.
available at https://ltpass.ica.gov.sg/ Todd C. Owen,
On December 1, 2014, the U.S. ttp/.
Department of Homeland Security, CBP Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Switzerland Field Operations.
and the Ministry of Home Affairs for the
[FR Doc. 2017–17077 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am]
Republic of Singapore, Immigration & On December 16, 2015, the U.S.
Checkpoints Authority signed a Joint BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
Department of Homeland Security, CBP
Statement regarding the development of and the Federal Department of Justice
an initiative involving their respective and Police of the Swiss Confederation
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
international trusted traveler programs. signed a Joint Statement regarding the
SECURITY
In the Joint Statement, the parties agreed development of an initiative involving
to cooperate in the expansion of their their respective international trusted U.S. Customs and Border Protection
respective trusted traveler programs to traveler programs. In the Joint
eligible citizens of Signapore and the Statement, the parties agreed to Automated Commercial Environment
United States and to mutually develop cooperate in the expansion of Global (ACE) Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
procedures for the implementation and Entry to certain eligible citizens of Test: Expansion of Test To Include
operation of the expansions. Based on Switzerland and to mutually develop Additional Participants, Modification of
this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing procedures for the implementation and Required Data Elements, and
that citizens of the Republic of operation of the expansion. Based on Extension of Test
Singapore are eligible to apply for this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing
participation in Global Entry. that citizens of Switzerland are eligible AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
In order to apply for Global Entry, to apply for participation in Global Protection, Department of Homeland
citizens of the Republic of Singapore Entry. Security.
must first complete the on-line In order to apply for Global Entry, ACTION: General notice.
application located on the GOES Web citizens of Switzerland must first obtain
clearance from the Swiss Federal Office SUMMARY: This notice announces that
site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry CBP is modifying the U.S. Customs and
fee, and satisfy all the requirements of of Police. CBP will not process
applications from citizens of Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Automated
Global Entry. These applicants will then Commercial Environment (ACE) Export
undergo a thorough risk assessment by Switzerland unless such clearance has
been obtained. To apply for clearance, Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, a National
both CBP and the Republic of Customs Automation Program (NCAP)
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints an applicant must submit an application
and pay a nonrefundable fee to the test concerning ACE export manifest
Authority and an interview with CBP. capability by changing the reporting
The vetting criteria were mutually Swiss Federal Office of Police. The
Swiss Federal Office of Police will requirements for certain data elements.
developed and are consistent with each CBP is also extending the test and will
agency’s applicable domestic laws and notify the applicants whether clearance
has been granted. be accepting additional applications for
policies. participation in this modified test from
Once the risk assessment has been After the applicant has obtained the
necessary clearance, the applicant must all parties meeting the eligibility
completed, CBP will notify the
complete the Global Entry on-line requirements.
applicant of the results and next steps
necessary to complete the enrollment. application located on the GOES Web DATES: The modifications of the ACE
More information on how to apply is site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test set
fee, and satisfy all the requirements of forth in this document are effective
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available at www.globalentry.gov.
Global Entry. These applicants will then August 14, 2017. The modified test will
U.S. Citizens’ Participation in undergo a thorough risk assessment by run until October 9, 2018. Applications
Singapore’s Enhanced-Immigration both CBP and the Federal Department of from additional participants may be
Automated Clearance System (e-IACS) Justice and Police of the Swiss submitted at any time. Current test
Pursuant to the Joint Statement, U.S. Confederation and an interview with participants do not need to reapply.
citizens who are Global Entry CBP. The vetting criteria were mutually Comments concerning this notice and
participants will have the option to developed and are consistent with each all aspects of the test may be submitted
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | General notice. | |
| Dates | Applications will be accepted from qualified citizens of the Republic of Colombia, qualified citizens of the Republic of Singapore, and qualified citizens of Switzerland beginning on August 14, 2017. | |
| Contact | Garret Conover, Office of Field Operations, (202) 325-4062, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 37892 |
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