Can 2 members of a family use the same APC kiosk when they are entering the US under different visa programs?

1. Who can use APC kiosks?
2. Does Global Entry extend to family?
3. What should you not say at customs?
4. What does US Border Patrol see when they scan your passport?
5. What is an APC kiosk?
6. Do minors need global entry if parents have it?
7. Can you take your child through Global Entry?
8. What disqualifies you from getting global entry?
9. Can customs check your bank account?
10. Do I have to answer customs questions?
11. What do customs agents look for?

Who can use APC kiosks?

Who is eligible to use APC? U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, Canadian citizens, eligible Visa Waiver Program participants, and travelers entering with B1/B2, C1/D, or D visa can utilize APC kiosks.

Does Global Entry extend to family?

Global Entry benefits are member specific and cannot be extended to others.

What should you not say at customs?

Things You Should Not Say at Customs

• “ I'm not sure where I'm staying”
• “ I don't know how long I'll be here”
• “ I'm nervous”
• “ I'm not sure if I have any agricultural products”
• Just don't be rude to the officer!

What does US Border Patrol see when they scan your passport?

Information on the crossing—such as name, date and country of birth, and other biographical information; the dates and locations of previous border crossings; citizenship or immigration status; and a host of other related information—is stored in the TECS database, which contains a master crossing record for every ...

What is an APC kiosk?

Automated Passport Control (APC) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that makes the entry process for American, Canadian, and eligible Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travellers easier by providing an automated process through the CBP's Primary Inspection area.

Do minors need global entry if parents have it?

There is no minimum age requirement for Global Entry. However, if you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian's consent to participate in the program. Your parent or legal guardian does not have to be a Global Entry member.

Can you take your child through Global Entry?

The answer is yes. Every person in your entourage must be approved by Global Entry (start the application process here). Even infants. Adults and kids go through the same process, although their fingerprints might not be collected as they are for grown-ups.

What disqualifies you from getting global entry?

There are a variety of reasons for such a denial, including: juvenile criminal history, immigration problems, court expunged criminal information, and questionable international travel history. Even a shoplifting or assault misdemeanor is sufficient for CBP to deny an applicant membership in Global Entry.

Can customs check your bank account?

no, they usually do not access your bank account unless there is concern for national security.

Do I have to answer customs questions?

You have the right to remain silent and do not have to discuss your immigration or citizenship status with police, immigration agents or any other officials. You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, whether you are a U.S. citizen, or how you entered the country.

What do customs agents look for?

In fact, the CBP assesses all people who arrive by airplane, overland vehicle, ship or on foot and want to enter the U.S. The job of U.S. customs agents is to search for banned agricultural products and counterfeit goods, but they also are trained to seize street and pharmaceutical drugs, illegal immigrants and ...