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Year: 2018


US Immigration: What happens to data downloaded by border agents?

Dec 24, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

British Columbia residents who travel across the border into the United States might not realize that border control officials could search their phones and laptops. Under the U.S. Immigration laws, it is perfectly legal to carry out such searches. The Border Doctrine even allows agents to download the data from the electronic devices of travellers … Continue reading “US Immigration: What happens to data downloaded by border agents?”

Pedestrians face risks of cross-border personal injury

Dec 17, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Pedestrians in Vancouver must always be more careful once winter weather sets in, and that also applies to those who take trips to Washington State. Although Seattle’s average snowfall is not exceptionally high, cold spells with ice and heavy snowfalls do occur. Cars could strike pedestrians, or slip-and-fall accidents could happen at any time, and … Continue reading “Pedestrians face risks of cross-border personal injury”

US immigration laws might deny Canadians of green cards

Dec 10, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) has introduced an amendment that will likely be alarming to business executives and managers, IT workers, and even snowbirds in British Columbia and other provinces and territories in Canada. The proposed amendment intends to change the current U.S. immigration cap for employment visas per country to a system of first-come-first-serve. Such … Continue reading “US immigration laws might deny Canadians of green cards”

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”