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Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury

Oct 1, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Traffic volumes will increase following the lifted border restrictions that made it possible for vaccinated people from the United States to make road trips to British Columbia and other Canadian provinces and territories. With more vehicles on the roads, distractions could cause car accidents in the blink of an eye, often with devastating consequences.  Contrary to popular belief, … Continue reading “Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury”

Cannabis effects compromise safe driving for over 5 hours

Sep 27, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Although using cannabis is not a crime in British Columbia, driving after using it is a crime. It could have devastating consequences when cannabis-impaired drivers take to the roads. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient, affects drivers in different ways. It moves through the body and into the brain, affecting the parts of the brain vital for … Continue reading “Cannabis effects compromise safe driving for over 5 hours”

US makes it easier for Canadians to get work permits

Sep 8, 2021 | Immigration

Under U.S. immigration laws, foreigners in certain occupations need H-1B visas to work in the United States. However, workers in British Columbia and across Canada need only a TN-1 visa, for which the application process is significantly less complicated than for the H-1B visa. The TN-1 visa is preferential treatment for those linked to the North … Continue reading “US makes it easier for Canadians to get work permits”

Visa requirements for artist groups crossing the Canada-US border

Sep 2, 2021 | Immigration

Unlike individual artists or entertainers who need O1 Visas to enter the United States from British Columbia or another Canadian province, internationally recognized groups must obtain P1 visas. That is if the members are Canadian residents or citizens of other countries. Strict adherence to the requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is essential.  Who is eligible? … Continue reading “Visa requirements for artist groups crossing the Canada-US border”

Do Canadian entertainers need O-visas to visit the US?

Sep 1, 2021 | Immigration

Non U.S. residents with extraordinary abilities in the television or motion pictures industry, athletics, education, business, science or the arts typically need an O-1 visa to perform in the United States. However, citizens of Canada are excluded. Canadian citizens with such abilities in British Columbia do not need O-1 visas. Instead, all they need to … Continue reading “Do Canadian entertainers need O-visas to visit the US?”

What are the main contributors to fatigued driving?

Aug 25, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Canadian Trucking Association, fatigue is one of the four primary causes of vehicle accidents across Canada. The other three deadly driving habits are speeding, impairment and distractions. These authorities report that one in five crash fatalities involve fatigued drivers.  Fatigue affects people in two … Continue reading “What are the main contributors to fatigued driving?”

Respect for each other could reduce car vs. bicycle accidents

Aug 4, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Cycling season is here, and the Canadian Automobile Association recently took steps to limit accidents between vehicles and bicycles. CAA launched a public education program in British Columbia and across the country. The goal of the campaign is to get motorists and cyclists to consider each other and safely share the roads.  CAA notes that almost all motorists … Continue reading “Respect for each other could reduce car vs. bicycle accidents”

Heavy fines follow false vaccination declarations at the border

Aug 2, 2021 | Canadian Immigration Law

Anyone who considers crossing the border from the United States into British Columbia might want to note a recent incident at one U.S.-Canada border crossing. Right now, Canadian border officials require travellers to provide proof that they are virus-free. Furthermore, they must show arrangements made for a mandatory 14-day quarantine after a successful border crossing.  News release Canada Immigration reported restrictions for … Continue reading “Heavy fines follow false vaccination declarations at the border”

Requirements for U.S. residents entering Canada when border reopens

Jul 23, 2021 | Canadian Immigration Law

Many people on both sides of the border welcome reports about the imminent reopening of the U.S.-Canada border. Some Canadian businesses in border towns have struggled without the support of Americans, not to mention all the families who have been kept apart for almost 16 months. Canadian Immigration has released news that the reopening is … Continue reading “Requirements for U.S. residents entering Canada when border reopens”