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Month: May 2017


Immigration advice for Canadian students studying in U.S.

May 30, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

College or university students in British Columbia or other Canadian provinces or territories have the prospect of furthering their studies across the border in the United States. However, the student must meet certain requirements and conditions to qualify for such an immigration program. Financing for participation must come from a source other than family or … Continue reading “Immigration advice for Canadian students studying in U.S.”

Damage recovery after cross-border crash could be challenging

May 23, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Motorcycle riders will always be at a higher risk than those protected by the enclosed frames of larger vehicles, along with safety belts and airbags. Authorities say most motorcycle injuries require the skills of orthopedic surgeons to repair the damage. Along with the physical harm, there will be the financial loss to tend to, and if … Continue reading “Damage recovery after cross-border crash could be challenging”

U.S. immigration policies ruined school band’s trip to Victoria

May 17, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

One school district in Washington State recently banned all international trips across the border, including those to British Columbia. This decision was taken because of the likelihood of students being refused re-entry into the United States upon return. This is following up on our May 2 blog post about the concerns of Canadian schools sending students … Continue reading “U.S. immigration policies ruined school band’s trip to Victoria”

Cross-border personal injury lawsuits: Delayed whiplash damage

May 8, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When victims of British Columbia motor vehicle accidents escape with no broken bones or gushing blood, they typically thank their lucky stars and walk away. However, those accidents may cause injuries with delayed symptoms that could cause chronic pain years later. A medical evaluation after any collision is important for any attempts to recover damages … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury lawsuits: Delayed whiplash damage”

U.S. immigration policies pose school trip challenges

May 2, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

Schools across Canada have concerns about arranging school trips across the border. U.S. immigration policies are the cause, and although Canadian citizens or those with dual citizenship are not affected by the latest attempts at bans, some of the children may originate from the predominantly Muslim countries that are targeted. School boards nationwide, including those … Continue reading “U.S. immigration policies pose school trip challenges”

Cross-border day-tripping- Why extra insurance may be worth the few bucks

May 1, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Most prudent travelers wouldn’t dream of taking an international trip without purchasing at least some form of travel insurance. Yet scores of day-trippers cross the Canada-U.S. border without a thought that injury or illness might strike. Nothing could happen in the span of a single day, right? In fact, traffic accidents are the number one … Continue reading “Cross-border day-tripping- Why extra insurance may be worth the few bucks”