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Deferred Inspection
There are 70 Deferred Inspections Sites throughout the United States and the outlying territories where incoming aliens are referred when documentation requires additional review and/or possible correction.

Arrival Procedures for Students and Exchange Visitors (doc - 38 KB.)
Outlines the documentation and procedural requirements for exchange visitors and foreign students entering the United States.

Know Before You Go!

Know Before You Go - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations for U.S. Residents
As an international traveler, you should be aware of the rules for bringing items back from your trip. For instance, did you know that the duty-free personal exemption was recently raised to $800?

Aircraft Status Declaration (pdf - 263 KB.)
Clarifies the proper declaration of "private" and "commercial" status of aircraft and aircraft operators at time of inbound CBP clearance.
For Accessibility Information: Please call Passenger Operations at 202-927-3725.

Frequently Asked Questions from U.S. Residents Who Travel Abroad
General answers to frequent questions posed by U.S. residents who travel outside the United States.

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Publications that provide detailed information on entry of international mail, visiting the United States, the private flyer program and more.

User Fee Decal Program
Entering the United States by Private Vessel, Aircraft, or Commercial Vehicle (Truck).

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CBP Passenger Name Record Privacy Statement For PNR Data Received in Connection with Flights Between the United States and the European Union

Border Wait Times

Airport Wait Times (xls - 21 KB.) (csv - 2 KB.)

Travel Warnings (State Department)

Travel Alerts

Travel and Living Abroad

What Goods You May Take into Another Country (The Country's Embassy or Consulate)

Traveler's Health (Center's for Disease Control and Prevention)

Bioterrorism

Agriculture Inspection

FinCen 105 - Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments

Complaints or Comments

Non-Immigrant Students and Exchange Visitors (SEVIS)

U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S. Visit)

National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS)

International Mail Imports (doc - 72 KB.)

Visiting the United States (doc - 70 KB.)

Guide for Private Flyers (doc - 936 KB.)

Section 515 Requests

Modernization & ACE

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