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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the Caribbean issued a public recommendation today for travelers, as an increase in the number of international arrivals is expected to start this weekend as part of the summer travel season.

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season and with it an anticipated increment in the number of international arrivals to airports in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

We ask travelers to be aware and ready in order to avoid long lines and inconveniences at the airports, shared Roberto Vaquero, Director of Field Operations for Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Understand that CBP officers can inspect you and your personal belongings, to enforce our laws as well as protect legitimate travelers.

Travelers can know how to clear customs. Among the things travelers should be aware of are:

Global Entry members can expedite their entry by proceeding to the kiosks upon arrival. The upgraded kiosks use facial biometric technology to confirm the traveler identify and making and admissibility decision without producing a receipt. This provides a faster, secure, streamlined and touchless experience for Global Entry members traveling internationally while protecting the privacy of all travelers. Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks are now available at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).

Travelers who do not have Global Entry may use the Mobile Passport Control (MPC). This app allows eligible travelers to submit their passport and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device. The use of MPC streamlines the travelers entry process into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. Use of MPC is free and does not require pre-approval.

Also at SJU Biometric Exit is operational which uses biometric facial comparison process at a time and place where travelers are already required by law to verify their identity by presenting a travel document. When travelers depart from SJU on international flights, they will pause for a photo at the departure gate. CBPs Biometric Exit process will compare the new photo of the traveler to a small gallery of high-quality images that the traveler has already provided to the U.S. Government, such as passport and visa photos.

Travelers who wish to opt out of the new biometric process may notify an airline official or a CBP officer as they approach the departure gate. These travelers will be required to present a valid travel document for inspection by the gate agent and they will be processed consistent with existing requirements for departure from the United States.

Please visitwww.cbp.govto view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection.

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