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Mobile Passport Control App Reaches 63 U.S. Ports Following Virgin Islands Roll-Out
CBP has expanded its free Mobile Passport Control app to 63 locations, adding three U.S. Virgin Islands airports and extending coverage to 38 U.S. airports, 14 preclearance sites, four seaports and four pedestrian crossings. The app lets eligible travelers file digital customs declarations and use expedited lanes, offering a no-cost alternative to Global Entry. The roll-out promises shorter lines for international business travelers and tourists alike and signals CBP’s continued push toward contactless, tech-enabled border processing.
Trump Executive Order Tells U.S. Banks to Scrutinize Customers’ Citizenship
President Trump signed an executive order on May 19 directing U.S. banking regulators to encourage financial institutions to evaluate customers’ citizenship or immigration status as a credit-risk factor. The policy could push banks to ask new account applicants and borrowers for proof of lawful presence, potentially discouraging undocumented immigrants from using mainstream banking services. For employers and global mobility teams, the move signals that foreign assignees may encounter extra paperwork—and possible loan delays—when relocating to the United States.