The US Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new tool that helps prospective applicants find the DHS Trusted Traveler Program that best matches their citizenship and travel preferences. In a statement, the body revealed that more than 10 million low-risk travelers currently receive expedited clearance as members of one of the five Trusted Traveler Programs: TSA Pre, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The tool can be accessed on DHS.gov.”CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs have successfully improved the international arrivals process-reducing wait times at airports across the country while maintaining our primary mission of security,” said CBP Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan. “Using this new tool, prospective Trusted Travelers will be better able to decide which program best suits their travel needs, so they can apply and, if approved, begin enjoying the benefits of expedited clearance that millions people currently do.”Membership in DHS Trusted Traveler Programs has grown by 169 percent since FY14 from more than 4 million members to more than 10.8 million members. During that same time period, Global Entry membership, the largest DHS Trusted Traveler Program, grew approximately 141 percent-from more than 1.6 million members to more than 4 million members.”We're pleased with the launch of the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs interactive tool that ultimately will help travelers feel confident about their decision regarding which program is right for them,” said TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Gary Rasicot. “We will continue to focus on increasing participation in TSA Pre✓®, with the goal of providing expedited screening to a majority of the traveling public.”To learn more about critical US border issues, listen to CBP Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan speaking at connect:ID 2017.
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