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Month: August 2018


US immigration: Reasons for ineligibility for NEXUS participation

Aug 27, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

NEXUS is a bi-national program that allows low-risk Canadian travellers who are preapproved to enter the U.S. at designated points of entry — land, air and marine ports. Lawful permanent residents of British Columbia or other Canadian provinces or territories are eligible to file applications for NEXUS membership. Juveniles who are not yet 18 years … Continue reading “US immigration: Reasons for ineligibility for NEXUS participation”

Cross-border personal injury: Typical causes of road accidents

Aug 23, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

For many Vancouver residents, trips to Seattle are not at all unusual and are frequently undertaken. However, unanticipated auto accidents can change any journey into a nightmare when a cross-border personal injury comes into play. Safety authorities at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia say that, although nobody will ever be entirely protected while traveling … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Typical causes of road accidents”

US immigration cell phone searches are allowed at border crossing

Aug 15, 2018 | U.S. Immigration

A lot is being said about the rights of border agents to search the phones of Canadians crossing the border. Vancouver residents who plan to travel across the border to Seattle might be unsure about the criteria for when extensive cell phone searches are allowed. U.S. immigration issued a directive in January that explains the limits … Continue reading “US immigration cell phone searches are allowed at border crossing”

Cross-border personal injury claim challenges for TBI victims

Aug 9, 2018 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When British Columbia residents travel across the border into Washington, the last thing on their minds would likely be the possibility of being involved in an automobile accident. However, crashes occur when they are least expected. When there are catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, dealing with insurance and legalities of cross-border personal injury on … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claim challenges for TBI victims”