CBP Announces Optimized Processing for First-Time Canadian TN and L Applicants

Greenberg Traurig Law firm

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced optimized processing procedures at fourteen ports-of-entry, including four pre-clearance locations, for Canadian citizens seeking TN or L status for the first time. This initiative is designed to increase customer satisfaction, decrease wait times and allow CBP to effectively deal with increased volume of Canadian TN and L applicants. Although first-time Canadian TN and L applicants may go to other ports for processing, CBP is encouraging applicants to go through one of the designated ports below for optimized processing:

Pre-Flight Inspection Locations

  • Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario

  • Trudeau International Airport, Dorval, Quebec

  • Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, British Columbia

  • Calgary International Airport, Calgary, Alberta

Land Port Locations

  • Highgate Springs Port of Entry, Highgate Springs, Vermont

  • Derby Line Port of Entry, Derby Line, Vermont

  • Alexandria Bay Port of Entry, Alexandria, New York

  • Peace Bridge Port of Entry, Buffalo, New York

  • Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry, Niagara Falls, New York

  • Champlain Port of Entry, Champlain, New York

  • Detroit Canada Tunnel Port of Entry, Detroit, Michigan

  • Detroit Ambassador Bridge Port of Entry, Detroit, Michigan

  • Blaine Peace Arch Port of Entry, Blaine, Washington

  • Sweetgrass Port of Entry,  Sweetgrass Montana

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