Earlier this week, leaders from the U.S. and Canada released a new
report that describes bilateral efforts to strengthen benefits for
business travelers by creating more efficient and predictable border
clearance processes. The Beyond the Border Action Plan includes a number
of provisions to ease the process of conducting cross-border business,
including enhanced administrative guidance and training manuals for
border officials, and new processes by which certain business travelers
can request adjudication of employment and related petitions.
“Safe and secure trade and travel between the United States and Canada
supports millions of jobs in both countries,” said U.S. Secretary of
Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. “The release of this report
demonstrates the ongoing commitment between Canada and the United States
to facilitate cross-border trade in order to enhance the economic
competitiveness of both our countries.”
