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Month: May 2019


US immigration notes for travelling south of the border and back

May 30, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

For many Vancouver residents, trips to Seattle or other destinations in the United States are frequent occurrences. Although they might not see it as international travel, that is what it is because they cross an international border. For that reason, travellers have to comply with U.S. immigration laws when they leave Canada, and upon their return … Continue reading “US immigration notes for travelling south of the border and back”

Cross-border personal injury can happen in the blink of an eye

May 22, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Many British Columbia residents take frequent trips across the border for business, shopping, entertainment or other reasons. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and when they happen during such trips, dealing with cross-border personal injury claims could be daunting. In some cases, life-changing injuries lead to significant financial problems, and dealing with insurance … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can happen in the blink of an eye”

US immigration: Can temporary visitors apply for green cards?

May 15, 2019 | U.S. Immigration

Many British Columbia residents spend time in the United States as temporary visitors or students. Students might want to remain in the United States and establish careers, or a visitor might fall in love, find a job or have another reason for wanting to change his or her nonimmigrant status to permanent resident status. Fortunately, … Continue reading “US immigration: Can temporary visitors apply for green cards?”

Cross-border personal injury: 1 killed, 1 injured in fiery crash

May 8, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on a recent Thursday, a driver of a minivan lost his life when an SUV smashed into his vehicle while he was waiting in the queue to clear the border into British Columbia. This would naturally be a traumatizing time for the surviving family members, and it might be complicated by … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: 1 killed, 1 injured in fiery crash”

Risks of cross-border personal injury when driving in spring rain

May 1, 2019 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Although Vancouver and Seattle typically don’t receive as much rain in May as other times of the year, it is still a real possibility, and when it happens, it increases accident risks. Many British Columbia residents might be anxious to get out after the long, cold winter, and travelling south to Seattle might be the … Continue reading “Risks of cross-border personal injury when driving in spring rain”