British Columbia residents who suffer debilitating injuries often find it challenging to secure long-term disability benefits. If a cross-border personal injury caused the disability, the process could be even more difficult. Any accident in another country will...
Month: March 2018
US immigration: What is an E2 Treaty Investor visa?
Owners of companies in British Columbia who want to grow their businesses in the United States have different options. However, seeking answers on Google might be frustrating because the online information could be outdated, and it is often inconsistent. An...
Visiting the U.S.? Which type of visa will you need?
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...
How do big-rig drivers deal with 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...
US immigration, Snowbirds and tax liability
British Columbia Snowbirds who intend to flee the Canadian winters in favour of warmer locales across the border and to the south may not realize that they might be obliged to pay taxes in the United States. The answers to these questions are complicated. For this...