Many British Columbia professionals engage in business activities across the border. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, certain professionals qualify for TN nonimmigrant permits. They are classified as NAFTA professionals under the U. S. immigration’s specially created trade and economic relationship with Canada. TN visas allow eligible professionals to engage in business activities in … Continue reading “US immigration: Some Canadians are eligible for TN visas”

Residents of British Columbia who wish to work in the United States and also apply for a green card might have many visa-related questions. U.S. Immigration laws require foreign applicants to show that they have no intentions to remain in the United States after the expiration of the work visa. They must also show the … Continue reading “US immigration: What are the benefits of dual intent visas?”

British Columbia residents who are considering relocation to the United States have various visa options. U.S. immigration laws offer two options for those who have substantial funds to invest. The EB-5 green card is for anyone who wants to establish and operate a business, and the E-2 visa is for those who simply want to live … Continue reading “US immigration options for investors”

British Columbia residents who have been living and working in the United States for some time might want to make these circumstances more permanent. That is an important decision to make because it might mean leaving close family members behind. However, there are ways under U.S. Immigration laws by which to resolve this issue. As … Continue reading “U S immigration: How and when to petition for family members”

Many Vancouver residents are frequent travellers to Seattle or other cities south of the border. Dealing with the intricacies of U.S. Immigration laws during border crossing can add hours to each trip. To limit the delays, anyone in British Columbia can apply for a Nexus Card, which makes travel between Canada and the United States … Continue reading “US immigration: Simplify border crossings with a Nexus Card”

British Columbia residents who are considering employment or studies in the United States might have many questions about the available visa options that offer paths into U.S. work and study facilities. Several changes have occurred in U.S. Immigration requirements in recent years, and preference is given to highly skilled and talented people. The H-1B visa … Continue reading “US immigration options for living and working across the border”

Although the United States government’s issues with illegal border crossings might be primarily focused on its borders with another country, Canadian citizens are often unprepared for the harsh treatment by border officials. Even those whose documents are in perfect order and in compliance with U.S. immigration laws might have a tough time. Taking some precautionary … Continue reading “Tips to prevent issues with US immigration during border crossing”

The temporary shutdown of the United States government saw all nonessential government services put on hold until budget-related issues can be resolved. This includes some U.S. immigration services like the NEXUS program. Its purpose is to provide preapproval to holders of NEXUS cards and to streamline their border crossings thereby. Applicants typically represent frequent travellers between … Continue reading “US immigration part of NEXUS applications delayed”

Freight worth billions of dollars is transported between Canada and the United States each year. A significant percentage of the cargo is transported by road on commercial trucks. Truck drivers who travel from British Columbia to deliver or pick up loads might have questions about the frequent border crossings and the U.S. immigration laws that … Continue reading “US immigration: How can a FAST card help commercial truckers?”

British Columbia residents who travel across the border into the United States might not realize that border control officials could search their phones and laptops. Under the U.S. Immigration laws, it is perfectly legal to carry out such searches. The Border Doctrine even allows agents to download the data from the electronic devices of travellers … Continue reading “US Immigration: What happens to data downloaded by border agents?”