Lukeville Border Crossing Will Soon Have SENTRI Lane
Everyone who has crossed from Rocky Point back into the USA on a Sunday after a busy weekend knows all too well the pain of waiting in line for an hour, or two, or even longer before continuing the trip home, turning an easy 4 hour drive into a "now we have to stop for lunch" kind of drive. Still well worth the trouble to visit Rocky Point, but soon there will be another option available - a dedicated SENTRI lane.
What is a SENTRI lane? SENTRI stands for Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection, and it is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers through the border checkpoints. Participants may enter the United States by using a dedicated primary lane into the United States at participating Southern land border ports.
How do I get a SENTRI card? It's easy. Just follow these steps:
- Create a Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) System account. Regardless of your age, you must have your own TTP account.
- Log in to your TTP account and complete the application. A non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.
- After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, then your TTP account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a SENTRI Enrollment Center. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview.
- You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your permanent resident card. Also, required are vehicle registration and evidence of United States automobile insurance by a company authorized to write automobile insurance in the United States.
Where is are SENTRI Enrollment Centers in AZ located? OK, so not terribly convenient locations for those living in Phoenix or Tucson, but very likely worth the trip, considering all of the time you'll save in future trips crossing the border.
Douglas, Arizona Enrollment Center
1012 G Avenue Suite 107
Contact Information: (520) 417-7440
Nogales, Arizona Enrollment Center
9 N. Grand Avenue
Contact Information: (520) 375-5801
San Luis, Arizona Enrollment Center
1375 South Avenue E.
Contact Information: (928) 722-6801
The City of Sonoyta is also adding a lane of traffic so that the line doesn't stretch so far back from the border and there is talk of adding more inspection stations in the near future as well. Of course, as we all know, having a lot of stations doesn't mean much unless there are Customs Agents working those stations. But, hopefully, adding Agents is part of the plan as well. In any case, this will be a definite improvement and should really help save time for frequent visitors to Rocky Point.
