 Outlying Area Reporting Station (OARS)
(12/30/2008)Reporting requirements for persons are established under the regulation promulgated pursuant to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), found at 8 CFR 235.1(a), which requires that application to lawfully enter the United States shall be made in person to a CBP Officer at a U.S. port-of-entry. Report of arrival requirements for vessels are established under 19 USC 1433 and the implementing regulation, found at 19 CFR 4.2, which requires that upon arrival in any port or place within the U.S., including, for purposes of this section, the U.S. Virgin Islands, of any vessel from a foreign port or place, any foreign vessel from a port or place within the U.S., or any vessel of the US carrying foreign merchandise for which entry has not been made, the master of the vessel shall immediately report that arrival to the nearest Customs and Border Protection facility or other location designated by the port director.The OARS program uses videophones, typically located at public marinas, which boaters may use to report to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. 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 call button. This system allows both the traveler and the officer to view one another as the inspection is taking place. Typically, OARS reporting satisfies the in-person inspection requirement, but a CBP Officer may direct a boater to report to a port-of-entry or designated location for an in-person inspection. Frequently Asked Questions| Q: | Who is eligible to participate in this program? | | A: | United States citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States, Canadian citizens, Landed Commonwealth Residents of Canada, and nationals of designated Visa Waiver Pilot Program countries with a valid, stamped I-94 or I-94W, Arrival Departure Record. | | Q: | What is the length of the inspection? | | A: | The inspection time is comparable to a land border inspection. If the boater is not readily admissible, the boater will be referred to an open Port-of-Entry. | | Q: | How Do I Enroll in OARS? | | A: | No enrollment is necessary. United States citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the United Sates, Canadian citizens, Landed Commonwealth Residents of Canada, and nationals of designated Visa Waiver Pilot Program countries with a valid, stamped I-94 or I-94W, Arrival/Departure Record are eligible to use OARS. | | Q: | Where is OARS located? | A: | MAINE Dickinson’s Marina, Orient MEMICHIGAN Mackinac Island, MIMINNESOTA Jim’s Corner , Northwest Angle, MN; Carlson’s Marina, Northwest Angle, MNYoung’s Bay, Northwest Angle, MN; Bohman’s Landing, International Falls, MNNEW YORKWaddington Town Dock, Waddington, NY
Edwin Dobinsky Bldg, Ogdensburg, NY; Morristown Public Dock, Morristown, NYAlexandria Bay, NY; Clayton Public Dock, Clayton, NYSacket's Harbor Navy Pt Marina, Sacket's Harbor, NY; Oswego Marina, Oswego, NYPier Point East Marina, Sodus Point, NY; Shumway Marina, Rochester, NYOrleans County Marine Park, Point Breeze, NY; Olcott Beach Public Dock, Olcott, NYWilson Tuscarora State Park, Wilson, NY; Youngstown Yacht Club, Youngstown, NYPinochle Park, Tonawanda, NY; Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY; Dunkirk, NYOHIOCedar Point Marina, Sandusky, OH; Brand's Marina, Port Clinton, OHEast 55th St, Cleveland, OH; Grand River Marina, Fairport Harbor, OHChagrin Lagoon Yacht club, Eastlake, OH; Mentor Lagoon Marina, Mentor, OHAshtabula Public Dock, Ashtabula, OH, Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island, OHPENNSYLVANIA:
Lampe Marina, Erie, PA; Dobbin's Landing, Erie, PA
Perry's Landing Marina, Erie, PA; Presque Isle Marina, Erie, PA
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Newport City Dock Marina, Newport, VT |
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Inquiries (877) CBP-5511 | International Callers (703) 526-4200 | TTD (866) 880-6582 | Media Only (202) 344-1780 |
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