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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is launching a Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot to collect facial images from certain non-U.S. citizens leaving the United States. This pilot, starting on March 19, 2025, will use a mobile app to gather and verify biometrics, aiming to improve the accuracy of entry-exit records by using facial recognition and geolocation technology. The pilot will help CBP evaluate the effectiveness and user-friendliness of this technology, potentially creating a more automated and secure system for tracking exits. Participation is voluntary, focusing on those subject to the I-94 form requirements.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has approved the Native American tribal card issued by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation as a valid travel document. This card can be used by U.S. and Canadian citizen members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to show their identity and citizenship when entering the United States at land and sea borders. This approval is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which lists documents that are acceptable for crossing U.S. borders. The use of these cards is voluntary, and they must meet certain standards set by the Department of Homeland Security.

The Secretary of Homeland Security has decided to continue temporary travel restrictions at land ports of entry between the United States and Mexico due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These restrictions limit travel to "essential travel" only, which includes returning U.S. citizens, medical travel, educational travel, work-related travel, and certain other categories. The goal is to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and protect public health. These limitations do not affect air, freight rail, or sea travel but do apply to passenger rail and ferry travel, and they will be in effect from January 22, 2021, to February 21, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking public comments on extending a collection of information related to cargo documentation. This includes various forms and electronic submissions concerning cargo manifest and declarations, importer security filings, and more, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency encourages comments by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to ease the burden of these requirements. The information will aid CBP in managing imports and exports securely and efficiently.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Jordan until January 14, 2030. This extension follows an agreement with Jordan and an exchange of diplomatic notes. These restrictions, first established in a 2020 agreement, aim to protect Jordan’s cultural heritage by preventing illicit imports of materials dating from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era. The rule is enacted immediately and exempt from the usual notice or public procedure due to its foreign affairs nature.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). This program is a specific part of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program that allows certain pre-approved travelers from China to visit the CNMI without a visa for up to 14 days. The implementation of this program will start on February 20, 2024, and travelers will need to get an electronic travel authorization before going. The previous policy allowing Chinese nationals to enter the CNMI with parole will end on the same date.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public input on an information collection concerning duty-free entry for returned American products. The collection involves CBP Form 3311, used by businesses to claim duty-free treatment for goods that meet specific criteria, including being of U.S. growth, production, and manufacture, and returning to the U.S. without being improved abroad. This request is part of a 60-day notice for extension, with no changes to the information collected or method of collection, and comments are due by February 18, 2025. The proposed collection has an estimated 12,000 respondents submitting 420,000 responses annually with each response taking about 6 minutes.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding the 2025 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 6 to May 8, 2025. The event is open to the public and can be attended in person or via webinar, with registration required. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with CBP staff, members of the trade community, and other government agencies in discussions about CBP's role in international trade. Registration fees apply, and the event will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection related to the Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement, known as CBP Form 1300. This form is crucial for collecting data on commercial vessels entering or leaving U.S. ports and ensures that all associated paperwork is accurate. It also serves as a record of fees and tax payments to avoid overpayment. The public has until March 26, 2021, to submit comments via email, as mail submissions are suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to continue limiting travel from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry, allowing only "essential travel." This decision is in response to the risks posed by COVID-19 and is intended to prevent further virus transmission. Essential travel includes U.S. citizens and residents returning home, medical travel, work-related travel, and more, while tourism and recreation are not considered essential. These restrictions are in effect from February 22, 2021, through March 21, 2021, and do not apply to air, freight rail, or sea travel.