The I-68 program allows certain persons who enter the United States by small boat to be inspected once per year, and thereafter enter from time to time for recreational purposes without further inspection. The purpose of OARS is to provide a user-friendly, automated inspection service to enhance service to the boating community. The system is free, convenient, and easy to use.
Immigration inspectors can now perform inspections at locations other than their stationed port.
An inspector may monitor several points of arrival at one time thus making more effective use of the inspector s time and skills by allowing more inspection locations to be open. OARS is not a replacement for traditional physical inspections. Coupled with random compliance checks and use in appropriate low-risk locations, it is an effective means of enforcing immigration laws while providing convenience to the traveler. The system is comprised of an AutoDial telephone, a video transceiver, a monitor, a facial camera and a document camera. To operate the system, the traveler either picks up the handset or pushes the inspector call button.