CBP introduces ‘Ready Lanes’ at the Calexico West Port of Entry
Dillon Fuhrman
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is implementing passenger vehicle Ready Lanes at the Calexico West Port of Entry.
Taking effect Tuesday, June 3, at midnight, CBP says travelers can use the Ready Lanes if they have a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) compliant document, which includes the following items:
Enhanced Tribal Cards
Enhanced Border Crossing Cards
Enhanced Permanent Resident Cards
Trusted Traveler Program cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST)
However, CBP says, REAL IDs do not serve as RFID compliant document as REAL IDs are different from Enhanced Driver’s Licenses.
To learn more about the Ready Lanes, and how to use them, read the press release below.
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CBP says it’s to help reduce the long lines and the long wait times travelers experience. A Calexico local says she doesn’t cross to Mexicali, Mexico due to the long lines.
“Sometimes to go to Mexicali, it’s four hours to get back and that’s why we don’t even go,” said Norma Rodriguez.
Locals say sometimes they wait up to four hours just to get back to the U.S., however, others say there is more to be done.
“It’s all regarding the immigration inspection. Now, they are being very specific. They are taking their time. There is no time limits or anything like that so this new port of entry looks very nice and there is more lanes open and I would imagine the reason they did it is to be faster, but it’s not faster,” said Cesar Aredalos, a Calexico resident.