You may encounter new, non-standard identification procedures as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pilots biometric technology at land ports of entry.
The Shift to Biometric Land Border Testing Travelers crossing from Canada into Maine are reporting a significant departure from standard entry interviews.
There are documented instances of CBP officers greeting travelers by their first names before passports are even presented and reciting specific details about the traveler's activities within Canada—information that was only disclosed to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) upon entry into Canada.
Consistency in Declarations Assume that everything you tell the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) upon entering Canada is visible to the CBP upon your return.
FAQ: CBP Maine Border Crossing 2026 Do I need a special permit for the new biometric checks?