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Tamaulipas
Texas
Is SENTRI worth it at Veterans International?
At Veterans International, SENTRI saves about ~32m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~54m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 5 h less in line every 10 crossings. Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown, from this crossing's own history.
How much each lane saves at Veterans International
SENTRI
32m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~54m at the worst hour (5 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 5 h less in line with SENTRI.
Savings by hour
| Hour | SENTRI |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~39m |
| 6 AM | ~12m |
| 7 AM | ~13m |
| 8 AM | ~25m |
| 9 AM | ~33m |
| 10 AM | ~34m |
| 11 AM | ~31m |
| 12 PM | ~33m |
| 1 PM | ~36m |
| 2 PM | ~39m |
| 3 PM | ~42m |
| 4 PM | ~47m |
| 5 PM | ~54m |
| 6 PM | ~45m |
| 7 PM | ~33m |
| 8 PM | ~22m |
| 9 PM | ~21m |
| 10 PM | ~29m |
| 11 PM | ~17m |
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 16 days). Closed hours don't count.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does SENTRI save at Veterans International?
- About ~32m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~54m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is SENTRI worth it for me?
- If you cross Veterans International often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 5 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get SENTRI?
- SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.