Beyond the Border

U.S. and Canada Report Progress on Phase I of Entry/Exit Project

admin@btb — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:42:01 +0000

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today released a joint report on Phase I of the Entry/Exit proof of concept, a commitment of the Beyond the Border Action Plan, which outlines progress made to establish a coordinated Entry/Exit information system and further enhance security along our shared border. (Read More!)

Canadian and U.S. Officials Discuss “Beyond the Border” Initiative

admin@btb — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:53:29 +0000

On Wednesday, May 8, the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Executive Steering Committee (ESC) met in Washington, D.C. to discuss progress to date and the way forward for implementing the December 2011 Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan. (Read More!)

Automated Passport Control introduced in Vancouver

admin@btb — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:15:22 +0000

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Vancouver Airport Authority have announced a new program that will allow eligible passengers traveling from Vancouver International Airport to the U.S. to clear customs more efficiently, while still ensuring the same high standard of safety and security. (Read More)

Save-the-Date: RCC Stakeholder Dialogue Session June 20, 2013

admin@btb — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:31:19 +0000

On June 20th in Washington, the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) will host a broad stakeholder session to review progress on the implementation of the Joint Action Plan. (Read More!)

Embassy Blog: New Automation Procedures for I-94 Forms

admin@btb — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:03:24 +0000

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcement on records automation for Form I-94 represents a big step forward and helps support the United States-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan to streamline operations at our shared border. (Read More!)

Issuance of Presidential Permit for New International Trade Crossing

admin@btb — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:21:41 +0000

Today the Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to the State of Michigan for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of a bridge linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. (Read More)