Archive for the ‘Canada’ Category

CBP Adds Halifax and Shannon as Preclearance Stations

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had published a final rule in the federal register announcing the addition of Halifax, Canada and Shannon, Ireland as preclearance stations.  CBP officers at preclearance stations conduct inspections and examinations prior to passengers’ arrival in the U.S. This  enables the passengers to the ...

U.S., Canada Agree to Combat Threats and Expedite Travel and Trade

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Public Safety Canada Minister Peter Van Loan have announced initiatives between the United States and Canada against terrorism and organized crime including enhancing information sharing and expanding integrated law enforcement. The initiatives announced by the authorities also aim ...

CBP Reminds Travelers to Possess WHTI-Compliant Documents

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) once again reminds U.S. and Canadian citizens to start applying for WHTI-compliant travel document now, as the new document requirements for entry into U.S. at land and seaports under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) are set to begin from June 1 and ...