New Preclearance Process For U.S. Citizens
U.S. officials announced the introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing at Bermuda’s airport for U.S. citizens, saying it uses a “sophisticated facial comparison technology to deliver a touchless, secure, and efficient inspection process for U.S. citizens” to “streamline the preclearance experience.”
A spokesperson said, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] announces the introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing [EPP] at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport. This advanced process is designed to significantly improve security and streamline the preclearance experience for U.S. citizens departing for the United States.
“EPP leverages sophisticated facial comparison technology to deliver a touchless, secure, and efficient inspection process for U.S. citizens. CBP officers use auto-capture cameras and biometric facial comparison technology to rapidly verify identity and U.S. citizenship, conduct law enforcement vetting, and create a crossing record.”
“The launch of EPP at CBP Bermuda Preclearance marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing commitment to national security,” stated Marissa Singh, Acting Port Director of CBP Bermuda Preclearance.
“This technology not only significantly strengthens security measures but also delivers a faster and more modern departure experience for U.S. Citizens traveling to the United States. By leveraging cutting-edge capabilities, we are better equipped to identify and mitigate potential threats, allowing our officers to provide more focused attention to each traveler. With EPP in place, this will also streamline the movement of all other processing queues.”
A spokesperson added, “The EPP process verifies a passenger’s identity within seconds, allowing U.S. citizens to move securely through the inspection process and proceed directly to their boarding gate. It enhances security by enabling the officers to focus on the traveler interview rather than on administrative tasks.
“Key benefits include:
- “Expedites identify verification through enhanced biometric facial comparison, matching a traveler’s face to their passport in seconds.
- “Streamlines the inspection process, allowing for more focused interactions with CBP officers.
- “Significantly reduces queue times, giving passengers more time to enjoy their final moments in Bermuda.
- “Requires no prior application, making the service automatically available to U.S. citizens departing Bermuda.”
“The launch of EPP is another example of the robust security partnership between the United States and Bermuda and represents our commitment to a secure and smooth Preclearance experience for passengers,” stated Antoinette Hurtado, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda.
A spokesperson added, “Skyport, operators of L.F. Wade International Airport, invested in bringing EPP to Bermuda after seeing the system’s benefits firsthand during a visit to the U.S. Preclearance operation at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.”
“Skyport is committed to investing in technologies that support frictionless travel for all passengers. Enhanced Passenger Processing represents another step forward in modernizing the airport experience and delivering a smoother, more efficient journey for U.S. citizens departing Bermuda,” said Aaron Adderley, President of Skyport.
A spokesperson added, “While EPP is now operational for all U.S. citizens at Bermuda Preclearance, any U.S. citizen who prefers not to participate in the EPP process may notify an officer and they will be directed to the standard entry process.
“EPP is also available at other CBP Preclearance airports, including Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Dublin, and Aruba. Find more information on CBP Preclearance and Enhanced Passenger Processing.”
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“The launch of EPP at CBP Bermuda Preclearance marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing commitment to national security,” stated Marissa Singh, Acting Port Director of CBP Bermuda Preclearance.
Are terrorists planning an attack on Bermuda using fake American passports? Are terrorists traveling from other countries to Bermuda using a fake/fraudulent US passport? If the fake/fraudulent passport is good enough to pass muster for traveling, the system is useless for stopping anything.
Not known for being a sheep, I have passed on facial recognition in the US and other countries, including Bermuda. Keep an immigration official employed. I stopped traveling to the EU when it implemented photo and fingerprinting for non-EU citizens. That rollout was a mess!
“I stopped traveling to the EU when it implemented photo and fingerprinting for non-EU citizens.”
That is your prerogative. The United States Government has been photographing and fingerprinting Bermudians for decades. We are used to it.
As for the launch of EPP in Bermuda, it is not a matter of “terrorists traveling from other countries to Bermuda using a fake/fraudulent US passport”, it is a matter of improving security for the United States.
Dude, say what? When have Bermudians been photographed and fingerprinted for decades, entering the USA as tourists? I know of none, and having traveled with many including my in-laws, I never saw that happen going through US Immigration nor heard about it as a requirement from the US Consulate. Perhaps you hang out with the wrong crowd?
“Citizens of Bermuda traveling to the United States do not require a nonimmigrant visa for travel up to 180 days, except for the travel purposes described at the following website: Visa Requirements – Citizens of Bermuda. Additionally, Bermudian citizens do not require a visa unless they are ineligible for a visa under U.S. immigration law, or have previously violated the terms of their immigration status in the U.S.”
I had to be fingerprinted, photographed, and background-checked, including through INTERPOL, before I could move to Bermuda.
Dude, terrorists often come to the USA using indirect routes. Such as Mexico and Canada. Entering Bermuda on a false/fraudulent passprot would be a test run to see if there are issues with the documentation. 9/11 terrorists did test runs bringing box cutters through airport security checkpoints. And if read the news stories, they were successful.
I have been photographed and finger printed by the United States government at the L.F. Wade pre-clearance facility for decades. So have other Bermudians I have seen and traveled with.
Ahhh, you and your posse must be on THE LIST!!! LOL. I have seen no such thing – EVER. EVERY TIME, eh? LOL. Seriously huge fibbing there, dude. Say, how many times have your fingerprints and face changed?
Yeah, that is as believable as anything I have ever seen written online. DUDE! LOL. Come on. Admit that you just like seeing your comments get posted. LOL.
It must be nice to be such a privileged American.
If Burger King were in Bermuda, I would say your Triple Whopper with cheese, x-large fries, and large soft drink flopped. Dude, deflection? Really? B U S T E D. I am so disappointed with your fibbing comments. Man up.
If your retort to something you do not like or agree with is going to be a personal attack like a 4 year old in a school playground, go back to the land of Trump where such juvenile behaviour is tolerated. We do not want such behaviour here.
OH NO! Not Retort #17 – Say Trump, #38 – Insults, #21 – Pure deflection…Refuses to answer a simple question. (Outed Big Time!). I do not have one for xenophobia but there you go. I guess file it under #21 for now.
Dude, everyone here knows you told a Triple Whopper. I even called my contact at the US Consulate and she laughed at your claim. Man up and earn back your credibility. You are now down to ZERO. Do you want to go into the negative numbers?
I have so stated in the past that I respect your insight on the Bermuda Government and have never really doubted your posts in that area. Kudos on your insight.
But don’t tell Triple Whoppers about you and your posse being photographed and fingerprinted EVERY time you go to the US and not expect to be called out.
How about putting your troubling experience in writing as an Letter to the Editor? Have members of your posse chime in and sign the letter. The names can be redacted/withheld for publishing. How about in a letter complaining to the US Consulate? My contact will not disclose your name and the names of your posse, but will confirm a letter and the result of investigating your claims. Do you need the mailing address of the US Consulate?
Yeah, thought so. Man up. Best just fade away on replying and move on. Further replies will just put you into negative credibility.