Canadians have travelled by air to the United States without the restrictions imposed on land border posts. The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness said the United States failed to place restrictions on incoming international flights. They allowed anyone in – from families making nonessential cross-border visits to snowbirds making their annual trips to … Continue reading “Travel loophole between Canada and U.S. might be closed soon”

The borders between Canada and the United States remain closed for nonessential travelling. However, some people might have questions about what constitutes essential or nonessential. Any trips across the U.S. border for recreational reasons, attending cultural events, gambling or tourism are regarded as nonessential. However, trade and business travel are not restricted. Broadly, travel is … Continue reading “Is business travel between British Columbia and the US allowed?”

Many Canadians in British Columbia and other provinces have chosen to bear the cold of winter instead of making their usual trips to warmer areas in the United States. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has eased travel restrictions to allow Canadian snowbirds to fly to their warmer destinations, where they would typically spend about four … Continue reading “Many snowbirds put off by U.S. health hazards”

US immigration extended border closure once again With the possibility of border closures and travel restrictions changing at any time, British Columbia residents may be unsure of their rights to travel. U.S. immigration laws have specific entry requirements. In turn, Canadian officials discourage travelling across international borders. Thus, before planning a trip to the United … Continue reading “US immigration extended border closure once again”

Canadians in British Columbia and other provinces and territories have found a loophole that allows them to continue their familiar ways to swap the cold winters in Canada for warmer conditions in the United States. Both Canada and U.S. immigration laws prevent non-essential land border crossings in both directions. However, flying from Canada to destinations … Continue reading “US immigration allows Canadian snowbird to enter by air”

Officials in British Columbia and other provinces continue to advise Canadians to avoid nonessential travel south of the border. Most countries have restrictions on travel in place due to the ongoing pandemic. The travel advisories include trips by road and air, and even cruise ship travels. Although U.S. immigration authorities have extended the border closure, … Continue reading “US Immigration: Travel outside Canada not encouraged”

British Columbia residents who were planning applications for naturalization or citizenship in the United States may want to reconsider. U.S. immigration announced massive increases in the fees charged for such applications. Reportedly, this was another step in limiting low-income foreign applications for legal immigration to the U.S. Along with the new immigration fees, asylum seekers … Continue reading “US immigration: Drastic increase in citizenship applications”

All people deserve to live a safe life – free from the threat of violence or persecution. This is one of the founding principles of international human rights law. Canada has a longstanding history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers. However, one piece of legislation has raised concern among refugee advocacy groups. The Safe Third … Continue reading “Canada deems U.S. to be unsafe country for asylum seekers”

Canadians from British Columbia and other provinces might have questions about becoming U.S. citizens. One of the stumbling blocks could involve facing drunk driving or other criminal charges. In short, U.S. immigration laws require applicants to demonstrate good moral character. However, convictions on DWI and DUI charges that occurred more than five years before applying for … Continue reading “US Immigration laws require proof of good moral character”