How does Global Entry know your face?

How do these new facial recognition machines work? The new paperless biometric kiosks use facial comparison and leverages mobile officer technology by confirming traveler identity and making an admissibility decision without producing a receipt, a CBP spokesperson said.



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U.S. citizens and some other travelers are also entitled to decline to have their photos taken for facial recognition ID checks. You can ask for another way to verify your identification.

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Whether or not Global Entry is worth it will depend on your personal situation. If all your travel is domestic, Global Entry may not fit your needs. But if you have international travel plans within the next five years, Global Entry can save you a lot of time at the airport.

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How Does It Work? The Global Entry program has a strict membership standard. Once approved, Global Entry members can use our automated kiosks in most major U.S. airports, rather than having to go through the traditional arrival process.

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Each applicant must schedule a separate interview. If your application is conditionally approved, you'll be instructed to schedule an interview at a Global Entry enrollment center . You may also be able to use a program called Enrollment on Arrival.

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