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US immigration laws confuse Canadians refused entry into USA

Oct 15, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

Residents of Vancouver have, until recently, had few problems crossing the border from British Columbia to visit friends or family in Seattle. U.S. immigration lawyers in Vancouver say they have noticed an increase in incidents in which residents of Canada are denied entry and even banned from entering the U.S. One case involves a Vancouver woman who … Continue reading “US immigration laws confuse Canadians refused entry into USA”

Cross-border personal injury: The impact of raised speed limits

Oct 7, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

A professor at the University of British Columbia researched the effect of increased speed limits on Canadian highways. The outcome of the research led to the British Columbia government lowering the speed limit on 570 kilometres of the 1,300-kilometre section of a road that had been raised by 10 km/h in 2014. The professor determined that … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: The impact of raised speed limits”

US immigration: E2 Treaty Investor Visas are useful options

Oct 1, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

Canada is one of the E2 Treaty Investor Visa Countries, which enables investors from British Columbia or other Canadian provinces or territories to apply for E2 visas. Under U.S. immigration laws, an E2 Visa allows investors to work and live in the U.S. while they develop and direct businesses in the United States. If an E2 … Continue reading “US immigration: E2 Treaty Investor Visas are useful options”

Cross-border personal injury: Vancouver bus crash kills 2

Sep 25, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Two students of a University in Canada lost their lives in a recent bus accident on Vancouver Island. One of them, an 18-year-old student, was a young man from the United States who enrolled at the university after graduating from high school this year. Losing a loved one in a crash is understandably traumatic, but when it involves … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Vancouver bus crash kills 2”

US immigration laws cap H-1B visa selections

Sep 16, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

Residents of British Columbia who want to work in the United States as nonimmigrants need H-1B visas, a U.S. immigration category that enables companies in the United States to recruit workers from other countries. Petitions must be specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Unfortunately, the selections are capped, and many petitioners are unsuccessful … Continue reading “US immigration laws cap H-1B visa selections”

Cross-border personal injury: Herniated disc cause long-term pain

Sep 8, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Car accidents can cause various types of injuries, including herniated discs. Any damage to the spine can cause long-term health problems. When it occurs during a trip between Vancouver and Seattle, legal and insurance issues could be complicated. Cross-border personal injury incidents often involve the laws of both countries, and dealing with claims could be … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Herniated disc cause long-term pain”

US immigration agents act against Canadians carrying CBD oil

Sep 5, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

Although cannabis was legalized in Canada last year, the government has issued repeated warnings against carrying any form of the drug when crossing the border into the United States. The recent actions of U.S. immigration agents against people carrying cannabidiol has led to lifetime bans. The subsequent reversal of one such ban has caused much confusion … Continue reading “US immigration agents act against Canadians carrying CBD oil”

High-risk driving can cause serious cross-border personal injury

Aug 27, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When travelling across the border into Washington state, British Columbia drivers will be sensible to look out for high-risk driving by other motorists. This also applies if they see pedestrians in Seattle because suffering cross-border personal injury could lead to complicated legal and insurance claims. Despite their own safe driving practices, the negligence of others … Continue reading “High-risk driving can cause serious cross-border personal injury”

Cross-border personal injury can be costly

Aug 14, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

British Columbia residents who are injured in accidents will hardly ever see hospital bills because their health insurance plans typically take care of all medical expenses. If such incidents happen while they travel outside the country, insurance coverage would be limited unless they take out travel insurance. However, not all Vancouver residents who make day … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can be costly”