Vancouver Immigration Law Firm

Our Canadian office is located in downtown Vancouver at Suite 408 – 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6. We can be reached just across the street from the Sinclair Centre at the intersection of Howe St. and West Hastings St.

Our Vancouver office is the home base for our cross-border personal injury, B.C. personal injury, and immigration teams. It is a short walk from major transit routes, including Waterfront Station, and downtown business centres, which is convenient for both local and out-of-town clients. To arrange an immigration or injury consultation, contact us online or call (604) 684-4211.

Our U.S. office is located at Suite 301 – 2219 Rimland Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226.

Our building is located just north of the intersection of Barkley Blvd and Woburn St. The Bellingham office serves clients with matters related to cross-border injury, U.S. personal injury, and immigration issues across Washington State and beyond.

There is free parking available and easy highway access from the I-5, which makes the office convenient for clients travelling from the Seattle area or from Canada. You can reach either office by calling (604) 684-4211 or by using the firm’s contact page.

For personal injury matters in B.C. or the U.S., your initial consultation is completely free. Upon contacting our Vancouver personal injury lawyers, you can arrange an in-person, phone, or virtual appointment with our team. During this meeting, we’ll discuss how the incident happened, your medical treatment, time off work, and any communication you’ve had with insurers.

If available, we recommend that you bring any accident or incident reports, correspondence with insurance companies, photos, names of treatment providers, and proof of employment, such as pay stubs or tax documents.

Your personal injury lawyer will then explain possible claim routes, time limits, and how our contingency fees work. You have no obligation to retain our services after your initial consultation. Our goal is to help you understand your options so you can decide whether you’d like to work with us and move forward with your claim.

Your initial consultation for a cross-border personal injury is completely free. When you contact our cross-border injury team, we’ll gather key facts about where you live, where the accident happened, insurance details, and your injuries.

For this meeting, we recommend bringing any police or incident reports, claim numbers, health and auto insurance information, photos or videos of the scene, and medical records you already have. Pay stubs or your employment information can also be helpful.

A lawyer on our team will then review how B.C. and U.S. law may apply and whether you may have claims in more than one jurisdiction. You’ll receive a high-level overview of options, potential next steps, and what evidence you should aim to preserve. There are no upfront legal fees for the consultation, and you can decide if you wish to move forward. There is no obligation to work with our firm after your initial consultation.

Our immigration consultations cost $250 CAD + HST and are designed to give you focused, practical guidance on your options for U.S. immigration or Canadian immigration.

To schedule your consultation, you can contact us by phone at (604) 684-4211 or through our online intake form. One of our experienced immigration lawyers will review your background, goals, and any prior dealings with authorities such as IRCC or USCIS. We then outline realistic pathways, possible risks, and next steps.

If possible, we recommend bringing relevant documentation, such as your passport(s), prior applications, any refusal or decision letter (if applicable), criminal or court documents, your resume/CV, and a list of your top questions.

Our legal fees are confirmed up front with you from the very first meeting, and there is no obligation to retain our services after you meet with us.

No. Many cross-border claims resolve through negotiation or mediation without a trial. However, preparing a case as if it may go to court often leads to stronger settlement positions. Our Vancouver personal injury lawyers gather medical evidence, expert reports and documentation of your losses from both sides of the border. We will discuss the pros and cons of any settlement offers with you. The decision to settle or proceed further is always yours, and we are prepared to advocate either way.

Many cross-border claims can be investigated, negotiated and resolved without long-distance travel. Much of the work happens through medical records, expert opinions, written discovery and negotiations with insurers. In some situations, particularly if a trial is necessary, in-person attendance may be required. Because our lawyers are licensed in both British Columbia and Washington, we can often minimize the number of trips a client needs to make. We discuss travel expectations at the outset so there are no surprises as your case progresses.

Yes. Many of our clients are Canadians seeking temporary or permanent status in the United States for work, study or family reasons. We regularly advise on TN visas under the USMCA, intracompany transfers, employment-based permanent residence and family-sponsored green cards. Our U.S. immigration lawyers in Vancouver can also coordinate with U.S. counsel where additional input is required. We start with a prescreening consultation to determine eligibility, outline potential timelines and identify any red flags that could affect your application.

Our immigration consultations are paid, so you receive focused, practical guidance tailored to your situation. During the meeting, a lawyer reviews your background, answers questions about options for Canadian immigration or U.S. immigration, and outlines potential next steps and risks. The goal is to help you understand realistic pathways before you commit to an application. You’ll know the consultation fee in advance, and there is no obligation to retain the firm afterward. To book, contact us online or call (604) 684-4211.

Being turned away at the border can be stressful, especially if it affects work or family plans. Our firm advises people found inadmissible to Canada or the U.S. due to past criminality, prior immigration issues, or other concerns. For Canada, this may involve remedies like temporary resident permits or criminal rehabilitation under Canadian immigration law. For the U.S., we often assist with waivers of inadmissibility. We review what happened, explain realistic options and help you plan your next steps.

Absolutely. Our Canadian immigration lawyers in Vancouver help clients from the U.S. and around the world with work permits, study permits, permanent residence, citizenship and appeals or judicial reviews of refusals. We regularly work with cross-border families, professionals and businesses who need coordinated strategies for both Canada and the United States. Our team stays current with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada policies and the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to provide clear, practical guidance about your options.

For most injury matters, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay upfront legal fees, and our fees are paid as a percentage of the recovery if your claim is successful, plus agreed-upon disbursements. The exact structure can differ between B.C. and Washington because each jurisdiction has its own rules and cost consequences. At your initial consultation, we explain the fee options, provide a written retainer agreement and answer your questions before any work begins, so you can make an informed decision.

Compensation depends on where your claim is advanced and the law that applies. Common categories include medical and rehabilitation expenses, lost income or earning capacity, out-of-pocket costs, and pain and suffering. In serious cases, claims may also involve future care costs and loss of housekeeping capacity. Because B.C. and U.S. states use different rules and damage caps, it is important to get advice from lawyers experienced in cross-border injury claims. We assess all potential heads of damage so key losses are not overlooked.

It is sensible to speak with a lawyer as early as you can. Important evidence, such as witness contact information, photos, vehicle data and medical records, can be lost or harder to obtain with time. There are also strict limitation periods and notice requirements in both B.C. and Washington that may affect your rights. Our team offers free consultations for injury matters and can explain the first steps after a cross-border accident, so you can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal side.

Not necessarily. Border Solutions Law Group’s lawyers are dual-licensed in Canada and the United States, so they can often manage both the Canadian and U.S. aspects of your claim, helping coordinate insurance and legal issues without you having to retain two separate firms.

Read the refusal or return reasons carefully, keep all correspondence, and check relevant deadlines. You may be able to reapply, address missing documents, or seek review in certain cases. An immigration lawyer can explain your options based on the specific refusal grounds.

Sometimes, injured people have overlapping rights in both countries. For example, accident benefits at home and a lawsuit where the collision happened. The right approach depends on where you live, where the accident occurred, which insurers are involved and the value of your losses. Our cross-border injury lawyers analyze the pros and cons of each route, including time limits and legal costs, before recommending a strategy.

Cross-border claims involve at least two legal systems, two sets of insurers and different rules on limitation periods, damages and procedure. A British Columbia resident injured in Washington, or a U.S. visitor hurt in Vancouver, may have rights on both sides of the border. That complexity affects where to sue, what deadlines apply and how much compensation may be available. Our Vancouver cross-border personal injury lawyers are licensed in both BC and Washington, so you do not need to hire separate firms to coordinate your claim

Many people injured in the U.S. while living in B.C. work with a Vancouver cross-border personal injury lawyer. The lawyer can often coordinate with U.S. counsel, help you understand which laws apply, and guide you on dealing with multiple insurers.