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Potential cross-border personal injury risks over the holidays

Dec 2, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

British Columbia residents who plan to head south to spend the holidays with family and friends in the United States this year may be wise to take some time to consider the risks of landing in a U.S. hospital during that time. Dealing with cross-border personal injury issues can be challenging, and it is not … Continue reading “Potential cross-border personal injury risks over the holidays”

US immigration laws can put lifetime entry ban on cannabis users

Nov 26, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

As it stands currently, anyone who crosses the border between Canada and the U. S. who admits to using cannabis before Oct. 17, 2018, when restrictions on the use of this substance were lifted in Canada, could receive a lifetime ban on entering the United States. British Columbia residents might feel at ease when they … Continue reading “US immigration laws can put lifetime entry ban on cannabis users”

Cross-border personal injury can have long-term consequences

Nov 21, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

British Columbia residents who travel to Seattle or other destinations in Washington might not consider the potential consequences of auto accidents. Cross-border personal injury issues can be complicated. It can become considerably more challenging if the injuries have long-term health and financial implications. The Canadian Medical Association Journal recently published a study that determined that … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can have long-term consequences”

US immigration: Do you or don’t you need a green card?

Nov 15, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

Sometimes, when residents of Vancouver or other British Columbia cities have to travel across the border into the United States, they are unsure of which documentation would be required. If you are experiencing such a dilemma, you might find comfort in knowing that the Border Solutions law firm can provide support and guidance throughout your … Continue reading “US immigration: Do you or don’t you need a green card?”

Cross-border personal injury can cause chronic myofascial pain

Nov 6, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Auto accidents happen to anybody, at any time and anywhere. For that reason, British Columbia residents who take trips across the border into Washington will always be at risk of being involved in auto accidents. Sometimes, accident injuries have delayed symptoms, and victims decline medical examinations at the time of the accidents. However, when it … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can cause chronic myofascial pain”

US immigration requirements for nonimmigrant visitors

Oct 30, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

British Columbia residents who plan trips south of the border as tourists, to visit family, for medical treatment, conventions, amateur sports, social activities or other nonimmigrant purposes might have many questions. Getting answers before crossing the border could avoid potential problems. The required visa type, eligibility, questions that border agents might ask and which supporting documents … Continue reading “US immigration requirements for nonimmigrant visitors”

Cross-border personal injury and the need for travel insurance

Oct 24, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

For many residents of Vancouver, trips across the border into Seattle are nothing unusual, and they might not even stop to think about the possibility of being injured in car accidents south of the border. Maybe they feel confident knowing that they have healthcare insurance. However, government insurance will not cover a cross-border personal injury. … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury and the need for travel insurance”

US immigration: Jay Inslee asks B.C. cannabis users to be patient

Oct 18, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

The prohibition of cannabis in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada has come to an end, and although the substance was legalized in the state of Washington as far back as 2012, taking it across international borders is still illegal. U.S. immigration laws are based on the fact that marijuana possession is against federal law. … Continue reading “US immigration: Jay Inslee asks B.C. cannabis users to be patient”

Cross-border personal injury: Spinal injuries can be devastating

Oct 8, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Automobile accidents can happen to anyone at just about any time and place. The accident location can lead to many challenges when British Columbia residents are involved in crashes while they are travelling south of the border. Any injuries suffered in such an accident might lead to cross-border personal injury claims, and dealing with the legal … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Spinal injuries can be devastating”

US immigration visa requirements for those with special skills

Oct 3, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

British Columbia individuals with extraordinary achievements or abilities need special visas to enter the United States. To comply with U.S. immigration laws, individuals who accompany these exceptionally talented people as assistants, and also their spouses and children, need special visas. These are classified as O nonimmigrant visas, and are subdivided according to the unique skills … Continue reading “US immigration visa requirements for those with special skills”