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ICBC changes will impact cross-border personal injury claims

Apr 17, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

On April 1, specific changes took effect in the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia car insurance regulations. These changes could severely impact the outcome of any claims that follow car accidents. It could be even more daunting to obtain benefits in a case of cross-border personal injury that happens while Vancouver residents are visiting Seattle … Continue reading “ICBC changes will impact cross-border personal injury claims”

US immigration: Some Canadians are eligible for TN visas

Apr 7, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

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”

Cross-border personal injury: TBI can be devastating

Apr 3, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Many have studied the ways in which traumatic brain injuries affect victims. British Columbia motorists who were victims of crashes that were caused by TBI victims will know the adverse impact it had on their lives, especially in cases of cross-border personal injury accidents. Travelling across the border to Seattle is part of the lives … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: TBI can be devastating”

Cross-border personal injury can have devastating consequences

Mar 18, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

With summer approaching, increased numbers of motorists will take to the roads, and this will also increase the chances of being involved in collisions. Car accident injuries could lead to hospitalization, doctors’ fees, therapy sessions and lost income. If this happens to Vancouver residents while they travel in Washington state, the legalities of dealing with … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can have devastating consequences”

Cross-border personal injury can complicate claims

Mar 5, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Safety authorities say distracted drivers cause a significant percentage of automobile accidents in Canada. However, this is not limited to Canada, and sometimes British Columbia residents fall victims to distracted drivers when they travel to Seattle or other U.S. destinations. Navigating cross-border personal injury claims can be challenging without the support of legal counsel. Distractions … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can complicate claims”

U S immigration: How and when to petition for family members

Feb 27, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

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”

Can I get deported from Canada for drunk driving?

Feb 20, 2019 | Canadian Immigration Law

As an immigrant in Canada, you probably realize that you’re under more scrutiny than most. Immigration authorities have a responsibility to keep their country safe—and to prevent nefarious individuals from entering it. One of the ways they do this is by restricting access to people with a criminal past. If you’re a foreign national wishing … Continue reading “Can I get deported from Canada for drunk driving?”

US immigration: Simplify border crossings with a Nexus Card

Feb 19, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

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”