OMB NO. 1115-0210
Application Checkpoint Pre-enrolled Access Lane
INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Department of Justice
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Read carefully -- Failure to follow instructions may require return of your application and delay final action.
1. Purpose of Form.
The purpose of this form is to permit
individuals to apply to participate in the Pre-enrolled Access
Lane (PAL) program for the Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS) checkpoints.
disposed of, authorization for that vehicle is revoked
automatically. To renew your authorization, you should submit
a new application on this Form I-866, 90 days prior to the
expiration of your authorization. If your authorization to use
the PAL is revoked, you may reapply 90 days after the date of
revocation.
2. Preparation of Application. Fill in application in single
copy only, by typewriter, or print in block letters using only
dark ink. Do not use pencil or red ink. Do not leave any
questions unanswered. Mark any question which does not apply
to you "N/A."
3. Who can apply.
United States citizens and other persons
which the Commissioner of INS determines to be eligible to
participate in the PAL. Information on which other persons are
eligible to enroll in the PAL program may be obtained at the
PAL enrollment center. All applicants must reside permanently
or temporarily in the United States.
4. Where to Submit this Application.
In person, by fax or
by mail to the PAL enrollment center.
5. Application.
Each person wishing to enroll in the PAL must
submit a separate application. You should include all vehicle
which you wish to register or use in the lane on your
application. A separate application may be filed to register
additional vehicles any time after the initial application has
been approved. Your application must be supported by
documents establishing identity, citizenship or lawful
immigration status in the United States, a valid driver's license,
and vehicle registration for all vehicles being registered. PAL
enrollment center staff may require you to submit written
permission from the vehicle owner to use any vehicle not
owned by you in the lane. You should provide copies of all
supporting documents when you file your application. If you
file your application in person, you should present original
documents for inspection at that time, and you may be
requested to bring them to your interview as well. If you file
your application by mail, do not send original documents. If
you apply by fax, then you must re-sign the application in
person at the PAL enrollment center at the time of your
interview or at a time indicated by the Pre-enrolled Access
Lane enrollment center staff. Present original documents for
inspection at the time of your interview or at such time as the
enrollment center staff indicates. You may apply to use more
than one vehicle, and you may apply to use a vehicle authorized
for use in the lane by another person.
7. Use of the Lane.
If your application is approved, you will
become an enrolled user of the PAL, and this registration will
permit you to use the lane only in the authorized vehicle(s)
identified on this form.
If your application includes a request to register vehicle(s), and
the application is approved, those vehicle(s) will be authorized
for use in the lane. Other persons may also apply for
authorization to use your vehicle(s) in the lane. At least one
person authorized to use a specific vehicle in the lane must be
in that vehicle when it is used in the lane.
8. Denial.
An application to use the PAL may be denied by the
Chief Patrol Agent with jurisdiction over the enrollment center.
All applicants denied use of the lane shall be notified in writing.
There is no appeal from such denial. All applicants who have
been denied permission to use the lane must wait 90 days from
the date of denial to reapply. Applications submitted without the
required documentation or which are incomplete shall be
returned to the applicant.
9. Privacy Act Statement.
The authority to collect this
information is contained in section 101 of Public Law Number
104-134. Furnishing the information on this form is voluntary;
however, failure to provide all of the requested information may
result in the delay of a final decision or denial of your
application. All applicants are subject to a check of
immigration, law enforcement and criminal justice information
databases and records in order to determine eligibility. The
principal use of information collected will be to make a
determination on your application. Information will be
disclosed during the course of the investigation of your
eligibility to the extent necessary to obtain information
necessary to INS' determination. Fingerprints will be disclosed
to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other State and local
government agencies for the purpose of determining eligibility
for participating in this program. If the INS discovers a violation
or potential violation of law, your information will be disclosed
to the appropriate law enforcement authority charged with
investigating, enforcing, or prosecuting the violation, including
international organizations engaged in the collection and
dissemination of intelligence concerning criminal activity.
Information may also be disclosed to members of Congress or
their staffs who inquire about this application at the request of
the person submitting it.
6. Final Approval.
Your application will be reviewed and an
interview may be scheduled prior to acceptance. Authorization
of a person and vehicle to use the lane is valid until two years
from the date of approval of the application or until revoked,
whichever occurs first. If a vehicle is sold, stolen, or otherwise
Form I-866 (08/25/00)Y