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Eligibility for a work transfer from British Columbia to the U.S.

Apr 13, 2022 | U.S. Immigration

There are occasions when an employee working in the Vancouver office of an American company is offered a promotion that involves a transfer to the company’s head office in a U.S. city. That typically prompts questions about visa requirements and eligibility. The L-1 visa for Canadians would be the appropriate choice. However, there are requirements … Continue reading “Eligibility for a work transfer from British Columbia to the U.S.”

Complacent drivers can cause devastating crashes in B.C. spring

Apr 11, 2022 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Vancouver’s spring officially started on March 20. However, April is still cool and wet, and it can still at the higher elevations in British Columbia. This means the driving conditions can vary from hour to hour. Drivers must anticipate all possibilities because sudden cold spells could result in the water from spring rains freezing in … Continue reading “Complacent drivers can cause devastating crashes in B.C. spring”

A businessperson’s options when taking samples across the border

Mar 23, 2022 | Immigration

Business owners in British Columbia who are new to exporting merchandise to the United States might have questions about the various options available when taking business samples on a marketing trip. The first step when planning to take merchandise samples from Canada to the United States would be to obtain the appropriate Visa for the … Continue reading “A businessperson’s options when taking samples across the border”

Crash-related injuries often pose mental challenges for victims

Mar 18, 2022 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Victims of car accidents often continue dealing with the mental consequences long after physical injuries have healed. Sometimes, the crash victim is physically ready to return to work but lacks mental healing strategies. Although help is available, it comes at a cost, and questions about recovering financial damages need answers. The road to recovery starts … Continue reading “Crash-related injuries often pose mental challenges for victims”

Road oil — unanticipated crash risk on British Columbia roads

Mar 17, 2022 | Injuries

Drivers in Vancouver and other cities in British Columbia are often caught unawares by unexpected slippery conditions on roadways. Oil residue is typically invisible, like black ice, leading to road accidents with potentially devastating consequences. The oil hazard on the tarmac is most significant on wet weather days, mainly when precipitation occurs after a dry-weather … Continue reading “Road oil — unanticipated crash risk on British Columbia roads”

Snowbirds must carefully plan their return to British Columbia

Mar 11, 2022 | Cross-border Personal Injury

It won’t be long before British Columbia snowbirds head home. It has become a trip that needs careful planning to comply with the Canadian government’s current travel requirements and restrictions. Up to recently, returning snowbirds had to present border officials with test results to prove they were healthy. However, the timeline allowed only 72 hours … Continue reading “Snowbirds must carefully plan their return to British Columbia”

Reasons Canadian Immigration could turn you away at the border

Feb 17, 2022 | Canadian Immigration Law

Many visitors travelling from the United States to Canada arrive at the border only to be refused entry. There are several reasons for which non-Canadian citizens may be found inadmissible. Canadian Immigration Officers can reject visa applications, Electronic Travel Authorization applications or refuse entry upon the U.S. citizen’s port of entry arrival. Reasons for being … Continue reading “Reasons Canadian Immigration could turn you away at the border”

Darkness brings one more risk for B.C. drivers

Feb 15, 2022 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Most British Columbia drivers do no more than 25% of their driving at night, but more than half of fatal car accidents occur at night. Driving on familiar roads does not reduce the risks of nighttime crashes. Drivers face risks such impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers at night, with darkness exacerbating the danger. The safest … Continue reading “Darkness brings one more risk for B.C. drivers”

Border crossing rules between B.C and the U.S. change yet again

Feb 1, 2022 | Canadian Immigration Law

British Columbia residents who frequently travel between Seattle and Vancouver must, once again, familiarize themselves with the border crossing rules. Heavy storms last November caused floods that left major highways washed out. The only option for those travelling by car in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland was to travel through the U.S.  Other travel challenges Due to … Continue reading “Border crossing rules between B.C and the U.S. change yet again”

Don’t forget mental well-being after car accidents

Jan 21, 2022 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Many people might have suffered the mental consequences of car accidents without linking them to the crash. Physical injuries like bruises, lacerations, broken bones, sprains and concussions are typically more apparent. However, the effects of mental trauma can persist long after the physical injuries have healed, but crash victims might not know what symptoms to look … Continue reading “Don’t forget mental well-being after car accidents”