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Written by Kelly Sanchez on December 3, 2025
Miami International Airport, in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has introduced the largest single deployment of automated passport screening in the nation, according to a news release.
Featuring 12 biometric face pods across the airport’s three passport control facilities in concourses D, E and J, it’s Customs and Border Patrol’s largest single deployment of the technology in the nation. These pods are mobile wireless-enabled and can be repositioned as passenger flow changes. Each unit has agent-facing screens for real-time monitoring.
The initiative is called Enhanced Passenger Processing, or EPP for short, and part of the federal agency’s airport modernization efforts. The Customs and Border Patrol website states that EPP involves photographing travelers using auto capture technology, providing a complete customs assessment (biometric confirmation, eligibility, enforcement) before they reach a Customs and Border Patrol officer. This reduces waiting times while upholding high security standards.
“CBP is actively expanding biometric processing at major U.S. ports of entry to enhance security and streamline the arrival process for travelers,” Daniel Alonso, senior official performing the duties of the director at Customs and Border Protection, said in the release. “Collaborations like the one at MIA are essential for ensuring secure and efficient borders while delivering a seamless experience for international travelers.”
Any passenger who prefers to not participate in the EPP process will need to notify an officer and will then go through the standard entry process, according to the Customs and Border Patrol website.