What is Global Entry and who administers it?

• A. It is a program managed by local police departments.
• B. It is a trusted traveler program to expedite processing; CBP officers administer and use it.
• C. It is only for travelers to Canada.
• D. It is a program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Answer: (B)

Global Entry is a trusted-traveler program that speeds up border processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers when entering the United States. It is administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security. Participants complete an online application, undergo background checks and an in-person interview, and then use automated kiosks at designated airports to confirm their entry with passport and biometric verification. It’s not run by local police or the Federal Aviation Administration, and it’s available to eligible international travelers, not limited to Canada.