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Visiting the U.S.? Which type of visa will you need?

Mar 20, 2018 | Immigration

Whether you are a British Columbia citizen who wants to travel across the border for temporary employment, to study or to visit, getting the paperwork done can be a daunting task. With frequent changes to U.S. immigration laws and visa requirements, it can be nearly impossible to understand all of the intricacies involved without professional … Continue reading “Visiting the U.S.? Which type of visa will you need?”

How do big-rig drivers deal with cross-border personal injury?

Mar 12, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Many commercial truck drivers that cross the border between British Columbia and Washington State are independent contractors. The fact that they are responsible for their own expenses in the event of an accident may create concern. Cross-border personal injury lawsuits can be challenging to navigate because a victim has to deal with the laws and … Continue reading “How do big-rig drivers deal with cross-border personal injury?”

U.S. immigration rules for those fleeing the cold Canadian winter

Feb 20, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

British Columbia residents who want to escape the extreme cold of the Canadian winters have various options. For some, the ideal situation is to spend some months of every year in the United States to enjoy the milder weather. However, there are specific U.S. immigration laws with which they must comply. Those who enter the … Continue reading “U.S. immigration rules for those fleeing the cold Canadian winter”

Dealing with cross-border personal injury to the spinal cord

Feb 10, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

British Columbia residents and those in Washington frequently travel across the border for business or pleasure. Of course, accidents can occur at pretty much anyplace and at any time. Regardless of whether a Vancouver resident suffers injuries in Seattle, or a U.S. citizen is involved in a car crash in British Columbia, cross-border personal injury claims … Continue reading “Dealing with cross-border personal injury to the spinal cord”

Explore U.S. immigration laws before arranging trips for minors

Feb 7, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

Travelling between Canada and the United States is not as easy as it used to be. With the many changes in the U.S. immigration laws, British Columbia residents who are arranging trips for minors to or from the United States might be best advised to explore the latest specifications. The two countries have different requirements for … Continue reading “Explore U.S. immigration laws before arranging trips for minors”

Cross-border personal injury claim at trampoline park dismissed

Jan 30, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

On a recent Saturday, a 46-year-old British Columbia man suffered a fatal injury at the Extreme Air Park in Richmond. This man’s family may pursue financial relief through the British Columbia civil justice system. However, such claims may be significantly more complicated when it involves a cross-border personal injury claim. Such was the case in … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claim at trampoline park dismissed”

Tech groups ask U.S. immigration to allow spouses to work

Jan 24, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

Trade and business groups in the United States recently expressed concern about the loss of access to exceptionally talented tech workers from across the border such as British Columbia and other international origins. The matter arose from suggested U.S. immigration changes to H1b visa holders and their spouses. They urged the U.S. administration to continue … Continue reading “Tech groups ask U.S. immigration to allow spouses to work”

Are all cross-border personal injury suits financially viable?

Jan 16, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

The legal proceedings of personal injury lawsuits in British Columbia and Seattle differ significantly. For this reason, navigation of a cross-border personal injury claim in the event of an accident in a neighbouring country can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, the focuses their practice on such cases — in fact, cross-border claims are the only types … Continue reading “Are all cross-border personal injury suits financially viable?”

U.S. Immigration: Changed rules for electronic device searches

Jan 8, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

Reportedly, Customs and Border Protection officers inspected 30,200 mobile phones during the last fiscal year. However, as with many U.S. immigration law changes, new guidelines for cell phone searches were recently announced. The electronic devices of people from British Columbia and elsewhere who enter the United States may still be searched, but the powers of … Continue reading “U.S. Immigration: Changed rules for electronic device searches”