What happened to those machines that ESTA people used to use at LAX? They have gone back to the seeing the officers, and the process is still 19th century. Took 40mins (which i suppose is amazing for LAX).
However, i also had the chance to come back via DFW last week, what a big difference, cleared immigration in 2mins.
I also wrote to my local MP regarding Global Entry, and i got a response saying "they have no idea".
On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia? First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia? First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
The first machine replaces the immigration declaration card which you used to have to fill in on arrival.
On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia? First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
That would seem the simplest process, wouldn't it? The technology enabling 'one-step' processing has existed for years. But unfortunately in Oz, our bureaucrats and boffins specialize in making simple things more complicated. And because serious money has already been sunk into the existing '2 step' setup, it's probably gonna stay that way for years, unfortunately.
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mspcooper
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What happened to those machines that ESTA people used to use at LAX? They have gone back to the seeing the officers, and the process is still 19th century. Took 40mins (which i suppose is amazing for LAX).
However, i also had the chance to come back via DFW last week, what a big difference, cleared immigration in 2mins.
I also wrote to my local MP regarding Global Entry, and i got a response saying "they have no idea".
highflyer
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On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia?
First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
Madhatter49
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Originally Posted by highflyer
On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia?
First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
sunnybrae
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Originally Posted by highflyer
On a similar note, any idea why they use two seperate machines to clear immigration while entering Australia?
First machine to read passport and produce a docket ticket,
Then take docket ticket to smart gate, insert, get picture taken, then go through automated doors.
It seems like a redundant process. Why not incorporate the passport reader/smartgate all in one step like like most countries do?
That would seem the simplest process, wouldn't it? The technology enabling 'one-step' processing has existed for years. But unfortunately in Oz, our bureaucrats and boffins specialize in making simple things more complicated. And because serious money has already been sunk into the existing '2 step' setup, it's probably gonna stay that way for years, unfortunately.