U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on April 20 the expansion of Mobile Passport Control to pedestrian crossings at four land ports of entry in Washington state.
The expansion is intended to make entering the United States more efficient for eligible travelers, reducing congestion and streamlining processing at these busy border locations.
Executive Director Matthew S. Davies, Admissibility and Passenger Programs, Office of Field Operations, said, “This expansion to Blaine Peace Arch, Blaine Pacific Highway, Lynden-Aldergrove, and Sumas ports of entry marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing the traveler experience. Going live on April 20, 2026, this initiative will streamline entry into the United States for eligible travelers, improving efficiency and reducing congestion at these vital land ports of entry. We are dedicated to leveraging innovative technology like MPC to provide a more secure, straightforward, and best-in-class experience for all who enter our nation.”
The Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is available free from both major app stores. It can be used by U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, Canadian B1/B2 citizen visitors, and returning Visa Waiver Program travelers with approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Travelers submit passport details via their mobile devices before arrival to speed up processing upon reaching CBP facilities.
International visitors are encouraged to apply online or through the CBP Link mobile app for their I-94 forms before arriving at a land border crossing. The MPC app includes features that allow users to apply for provisional I-94s directly within the application.
With this rollout in Washington state’s pedestrian crossings—Blaine Peace Arch, Blaine Pacific Highway, Lynden-Aldergrove, and Sumas—the MPC program now operates at 60 locations nationwide including airports and seaports as well as these four new land entries.
CBP describes itself as America’s largest law enforcement organization with over 67,000 employees protecting borders across various environments while promoting safe travel and trade.
