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Category Archives: Travel & Immigration

Travel & Immigration - Border Blog

New Passport Bill Ensures U.S. Citizens Born Outside Hospitals Are Not Denied

Published by Director of Policy.
June 18, 2009 – 4:26 pm. Also posted in Advocacy, Legislation 0 Comments

 
Border Trade Alliance Urges Congressional Action on Congressman Ortiz’ WHTI Improvement Act
Washington D.C. June 18, 2009 - Border Trade Alliance (BTA) today announces its full support of an important bill recently introduced by Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27), to address a significant issue impacting the issuance of U.S. passports to citizens.  BTA strongly urges Congress […]

DHS Designates additional WHTI-compliant documents

Published by Director of Policy.
June 1, 2009 – 10:26 pm. Also posted in Advocacy 1 Comment

 
The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have designated enhanced driver’s licenses (EDLs) and identification documents issued by the States of Vermont and Michigan and the Canadian Provinces of Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario as acceptable documents for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).  CBP began requiring WHTI […]

BTA Launches TWHTI - Twitter Western Hemispher Travel Initiative

Published by PR.
June 1, 2009 – 9:01 pm. Also posted in Advocacy, Press Releases 1 Comment

BTA urges border stakeholders to share their experiences throughout the first months of WHTI via Twitter - Yep it’s Called TWHTI!
On June 1st, 2009, the first day of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) full implementation, Border Trade Alliance (BTA), is asking U.S. and Canadian citizens to use Twitter to post their cross-border travel experiences […]

BTA Testifies Before U.S. Senate Immigration Subcommittee on What Remains in Securing the Border

Published by Policy.
May 26, 2009 – 4:53 pm. Also posted in Legislation, Border Tech 0 Comments

 
BTA Urges Greater Investment in Border Infrastructure and Resources, in Conjunction With Immigration Reform Efforts to Secure Border
Washington D.C. - On May 20th, Border Trade Alliance (BTA) founding board member, Samuel F. Vale provided testimony, on the behalf of the BTA, before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border […]

BTA Testifies on WHTI Implementation Readiness Before U.S. House Homeland Security Committee

Published by Policy.
May 14, 2009 – 8:55 pm. Also posted in Advocacy, Legislation 0 Comments

 
Praising the U.S. Federal Government for steps taken to ensure WHTI’s success, BTA shares concerns of Subcommittee members about public readiness and economic impact of June 1st implementation
WASHINGTON D.C. - On May 7th, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism on the […]

Get Your Passport, PASS Card, or EDL Now! Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Deadline June 1, 2009!

Published by Policy.
May 6, 2009 – 10:02 pm. 0 Comments

 
As many of our readers are aware, the final implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which will require that U.S. Citizens present a Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s License for entry into the Unites States by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, is fast approaching on June […]

Border Closure Unwarranted - BTA Supports Administration’s Rational Approach to H1N1 Flu

Published by Policy.
May 1, 2009 – 12:53 am. Also posted in Advocacy, Environ & Health 0 Comments

 
Border Trade Alliance (BTA) strongly urges the Administration to continue using medical expert guidance, along with a rational and common-sense approach toward dealing with the recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza that has quickly spread across the globe.
Recent statements by elected officials urging the Administration to close the U.S. border with Mexico are without merit.  The […]

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson Addresses BTA International Conference 2009

Published by Events.
April 29, 2009 – 11:35 pm. Also posted in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Import & Export 0 Comments

 
The Honourable Michael Wilson, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., spoke before the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) International Conference and Congressional Briefing, “New Administration, New Border Policy”, in Washington DC, April 20 & 21, 2009. The Ambassador addressed North American Trade, WHTI, U.S. Canadian Relations, ports infrastructure, and the “crucial necessity of continuing and expanding the […]

World Health Organization Speaks Out Against Border Closings in Swine Flu Outbreak

Published by Policy.
April 29, 2009 – 6:29 pm. Also posted in Advocacy 0 Comments

 
Federal Health Officials Urge Common Sense in Response to H1N1 Influenza Outbreak
On April 27, 2009, World Health Organization Director General Margaret Chan issued guidance for the international response to the recent outbreak of influenza in Mexico that has spread internationally.  Key points from the Director-General were:

Given the widespread presence of the virus, the Director-General considered […]

DHS Secretary Napolitano Address to Border Trade Alliance International Conference 2009

Published by Events.
April 27, 2009 – 9:22 pm. Also posted in Advocacy, Import & Export 0 Comments

 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, spoke before the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) International Conference and Congressional Briefing, “New Administration, New Border Policy”, in Washington DC, April 20 & 21, 2009. The Secretary addressed North American Trade, Border Security, Canada and Mexico Relations, Ports of Entry infrastructure and resources, South Bound inspections, […]

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