DHS Identifies 50 Busiest Land Ports for US-VISIT Posted Nov 19, 2004 ©MurthyDotCom The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice in the Federal Register on November 9, 2004 identifying the 50 busiest land ports of entry (POE). The notice indicates when these ports of entry (POE) will begin using US-VISIT for foreign nationals entering the United States. A later notice announcing US-VISIT exit processes at these ports is expected. These land ports are significant to persons traveling between the U.S. and the immediately-neighboring countries of Canada and Mexico. The program is being phased-in between, approximately, November 15 and December 27, 2004. All of the ports will begin using US-VISIT by December 31, 2004. The DHS WebSite provides additional information on the US-VISIT Program. If there are any changes in the phase-in dates of the ports, these will be reflected on the DHS WebSite. ©MurthyDotCom As many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers travel for business and pleasure to Canada and Mexico, we consider it advantageous for them to be forewarned of US-Visit procedures at the land ports. ©MurthyDotCom The land ports expected to begin using US-VISIT on or around November 15, 2004 are Port Huron POE, Blue Water Bridge, Highway 69 and International Border, Port Huron, Michigan (MI); Douglas POE, Rte 191 and International Border, Douglas, Arizona (AZ); Lincoln-Juarez Bridge POE, Laredo, Texas (TX); Gateway to the Americas International Bridge POE, Laredo, TX; Columbia Solitary Bridge POE, Laredo, TX; and World Trade Bridge POE, Laredo, TX. ©MurthyDotCom The land ports expected to begin using US-VISIT on or around December 6, 2004 are Niagara Falls POE (to include Lewiston-Queenstown, Whirlpool, and Rainbow Bridges), Niagara Falls, New York (NY); Peace Bridge POE, Moore Drive and International Border, Buffalo, NY; Detroit Ambassador Bridge POE, Detroit, MI; Detroit-Windsor Tunnel POE, Detroit, MI; Lukeville POE, Highway 85 & International Border, Lukeville, AZ; Nogales East (Deconcini POE), Nogales, AZ; Nogales West (Mariposa POE), Nogales, AZ; San Luis POE, Highway 95 & International Border, San Luis, AZ; Andrade POE, Andrade, California (CA); Calexico East-Imperial Valley POE, Rte 111 and International Border, Calexico, CA; and Calexico West POE, Rte 111 and International Border, Calexico, CA. ©MurthyDotCom The land ports expected to begin using US-VISIT on or around December 13, 2004 are Fabens POE 18051, Island Guadalupe, Fabens, TX; Presidio POE, Border Station Highway 67, Presidio, TX 79845; Santa Teresa POE, Santa Teresa, New Mexico (NM); Otay Mesa POE, 9777 Via De La Amistad, San Diego, CA; San Ysidro POE, Highway 5 and International Border, San Diego, CA; Tecate POE, Hwy 188 and International Border, Tecate, CA; Blaine-Peace Arch POE, Interstate 5 and International Border, Blaine, Washington (WA); Lynden POE, Rte. 539 and International Border, Lynden, WA; Point Roberts POE, Tyee Drive and Roosevelt Way, Point Roberts, WA; and Sumas POE, Cherry Street and International Avenue, Sumas, WA. ©MurthyDotCom The land ports expected to begin using US-VISIT on or around December 20, 2004 are Champlain POE, Highway 87 and International Border, Champlain, NY; Massena POE, Rte. 45 and International Border, Rooseveltown, NY; Thousand Islands POE, Highway 81 and International Border, Alexandria Bay, NY; Sault Ste. Marie POE, The International Bridge, Highway 75 and International Border, Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Bridge of the Americas POE, El Paso, TX; Paso del Norte Bridge POE, El Paso, TX; Ysleta POE, Ysleta-Zaragoza Bridge, El Paso, TX; Derby Line POE, Highway 91 and International Border, Derby Line, Vermont (VT); and Calais - Ferry Point POE, Main Street and International Border, International Falls, MN. ©MurthyDotCom The land ports expected to begin using US-VISIT on or around December 27, 2004 are Gateway International Bridge POE, Brownsville, TX; Brownsville / Matamoros Bridge POE, Brownsville, TX; Hidalgo POE, McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, McAllen, TX; Los Indios POE, Free Trade Bridge at Los Indios, Los Indios, TX; Los Tomates / Veterans International Bridge POE, Brownsville, TX; Pharr POE, Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, Pharr, TX; Progreso POE, Progreso / Nuevo Progreso International Bridge, Progreso, TX; Rio Grande City POE, Starr-Camargo Bridge, Rio Grande City, TX; Roma POE, Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alem[aacute]n Bridge, Highway 83 and International Border, Roma, TX; Del Rio POE, Del Rio / Ciudad Acuna International Bridge, Garfield Avenue and International Border, Del Rio, TX; Eagle Pass Bridge I POE, Eagle Pass / Piedras Negras Bridge, Highway 57 and International Border, Eagle Pass, TX; and Eagle Pass Bridge II POE, Camino Real International Bridge, Highway 57 and International Border, Eagle Pass, TX. ©MurthyDotCom Travelers though these ports should be mindful of the need to cooperate with the US-VISIT procedures. Reports about US-VISIT are that it is a quick and efficient procedure that does not substantially delay travel. With the holiday rush between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day (Nov 25, 2004 - Jan 1, 2005), and the implementation of US-VISIT at the same time, however, the processing times to enter the United States may increase substantially. So, it best to plan accordingly. © 2004 The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C. All Rights Reserved
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