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Carrier Liaison Program Overview

The Carrier Liaison Program (CLP) enhances border security by increasing commercial carrier effectiveness in identifying improperly documented travelers destined to the United States and removing fraudulent documents from circulation. The primary method for accomplishing this mission is by providing technical assistance and training to carrier staff. Technical assistance includes publication and distribution of Carrier Information Guides to the industry stakeholders. In addition, CBP developed the 24/7 Regional Carrier Liaison Group phone center to provide real-time entry requirements and document validity advice to the carriers worldwide.

CLP provides training on U.S. entry requirements, human trafficking, passenger assessment, fraudulent document detection and impostor identification using the state-of-the-art document examination material, equipment, and training tools. Training is delivered domestically and at airports abroad by experienced CLP officers and is customized to meet the needs of specific carriers or locations based on performance analysis or emergent circumstances. CLP officers also assist carriers to develop and implement strategies to reduce travel document abuse.

Carrier Liaison Program (CLP) Bulletins

International Airline requests for training on documentary requirements for entry to the United States, Carrier Information Guides or additional information on the Carrier Liaison Program can be directed to CLP@cbp.dhs.gov.

  • Designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program

    Designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program

    Read More about the Israel VWP Bulletin

  • Boarding of Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)

    Unexpired Valid Permanent Resident Card?  Need more information on all LPR?

    Read More about the LPR Bulletin

  • Six-Month Validity Update

    Visitors traveling to the U.S. are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the U.S. Citizens of the countries listed below are exempt from thesix-month rule and need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.

    Read More about the Six-Month Validity Update Bulletin

  • Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program Electronic Travel Authorization Transition and Implementation

    Starting October 1, 2024, the Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program (G-CNMI VWP) will transition to an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system, with a 60-day period allowing eligible travelers to apply either electronically or via paper Form I-736. The program simplifies entry for visitors from 12 participating countries, enhancing security while maintaining flexibility during the transition.

    Learn more about the G-CNMI Visa Waiver Program Electronic Travel Authorization

  • APHIS - AQI Fee Change

    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Adjusts Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection User Fees.

    Learn More about the APHIS - AQI Fee Changes

  • Uniting for Ukraine

    The U.S. Government has announced Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) to allow certain Ukrainian noncitizens without visas or other documents necessary to be admitted to the United States and who meet established U.S. Government eligibility criteria, to obtain advance authorization to travel to the United States to seek parole.

    Read More about Uniting for Ukraine

  • DHS Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela Parole Process

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expanding its parole process for certain nationals of Venezuela to now include certain nationals of Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua and their qualifying immediate family members, the opportunity to request advance authorization to travel to the U.S. to seek parole.

    Read More about the DHS Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela Parole Process

  • DHS Ukraine-Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela APIS

    In support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) parole processes for certain nationals of Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua and their qualifying immediate family members, guidance is being issued for Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) transmissions and response codes.

    Read More about the DHS Ukraine-Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela APIS

  • U.S. Bridge Visa Foil

    New U.S. Bridge Visa Foil! 

    Learn More about the U.S. Bridge Visa Foil Bulletins

  • Termination of Redirected Airports - Rwanda

    The Secretary of DHS has announced the termination of travel restrictions applicable to flights arriving to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from or were otherwise present within the Republic of Rwanda.

    Learn more about the Termination of Redirected Airports - Rwanda

  • Designation of Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program

    On November 21, 2024, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was updated to allow citizens and nationals of Qatar to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without first obtaining a U.S. visa.

    Learn more about the Designation of Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
Last Modified: Dec 09, 2024