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Foreign Language Services

CBP has long recognized the importance of effective and accurate communication between CBP personnel and the public CBP serves. Language barriers can negatively impact interactions with the public, provision of services, and law enforcement activities. Ensuring effective communication with all persons, including LEP persons, facilitates the CBP mission.

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Directives
Attachment Ext. Size Date
Guidance on Providing Language Assistance to Other LEA's PDF 1.90 MB 09/26/2022
Over-the-Phone Translation Services PDF 5.66 MB 09/26/2022
Last Modified: Sep 26, 2022