TDJ - Tips for US-Canadian border travelers during summer holidays

From my archive of press clippings:

The Daily Journal

Tips for US-Canadian border travelers during summer holidays


Submitted by Journal Staff on July 1, 2009 - 9:51am.

Steps travelers can employ to cross the border more efficiently

CBP Staff Report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding both Americans and Canadians planning their holiday travel for Canada Day, Fourth of July and summer vacation season that there are a number of steps they can employ to cross the border more efficiently.

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Snippet(s):

"The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was implemented on June 1 and requires U.S. and Canadian citizens age 16 and older to present a valid, acceptable document that denotes both identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. by land or sea. WHTI acceptable documents include a passport, U. S. passport card, enhanced driver’s licenses (EDLs) — now produced by the State of Washington and Providence of British Columbia — or a Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST). For more information, visit www.GetYouHome.gov. "

KPAX - Washington Farm Bureau wants visa for peak workers

KPAX

Washington Farm Bureau wants visa for peak workers


Associated Press - February 9, 2009 9:35 AM ET

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Farm Bureau wants the state to ask Congress for permission to create a visa for essential workers.

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