CBP performs numerous duties at US entry control points including crowd control, baggage and cargo inspection, traveller entry interviews, travel documentation review, and assisting international travellers. iProov is being used as part of an ongoing effort by the DHS to expand CBP’s automation capabilities for required DHS screening procedures, reducing the administrative burden on CBP frontline personnel, and enhancing the traveller experience.
With iProov’s Genuine Presence Assurance technology, travellers can verify their identity alongside relevant documentation using their personal device in advance of arriving at the border of the United States. This information can then be used to remotely apply for travel authorisation as well as to schedule an appointment at a port of entry to make an asylum claim.
Officials from the US Science and Technology Department (S&T) stated that they’re constantly looking to elevate DHS tools by incorporating innovative technologies into their existing infrastructure. The capabilities resulting from iProov’s Phase 5 award will optimise the US entry process and support CBP in providing an augmented experience for international travellers. The award stems from an S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) solicitation, seeking novel approaches to help CBP process international travellers at ports of entry.
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