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”

British Columbia parents who want to take their children along on a trip across the border will ease the process by gathering knowledge about passports and other requirements at the start of their planning. Because of the ever-increasing problem with child trafficking, parents can expect extra scrutiny and questioning by border officials. Although the preferred … Continue reading “US immigration: Be prepared for taking children across the border”

When British Columbia residents plan to travel across the border, it is a good idea to be prepared. U.S. Immigration officials can ask as many questions as they like, and there are ways to avoid unnecessary delays. Advisers say the first step is to have the correct documentation ready for presentation to the customs and … Continue reading “How to keep US Immigration officers happy at a border crossing”

A business owner in British Columbia who is planning a trip to the United States to market a company’s products must ensure the appropriate documentation is in place for any commercial samples he or she will take across the border. Business travellers might find that the complexities of the U.S. immigration laws increase the complexity … Continue reading “US Immigration laws for Canadian business owners carrying sampl”

The British Columbia representative in the Canadian Senate recently warned her constituents of potential problems that could arise when they cross the border to enter the United States. She says the imminent legalization of recreational marijuana and the relevant U.S. immigration laws could see Canadians facing heavy penalties. In fact, they might even be barred … Continue reading “How will cannabis users deal with U.S. immigration laws?”

Although there have been no formal changes to the requirements for visitors from British Columbia or other Canadian regions who want to travel across the border, everyone undergoes a higher level of scrutiny than before. The U.S. immigration control at the border recently caused an owner of a Canadian business significant losses. Her experience underscores … Continue reading “U.S. immigration rules cause confusion for Canadian vendor”