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Month: February 2020


Even light snow can lead to cross-border personal injury claims

Feb 25, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Although the worst of the winter weather is over, light snow may continue to pose driving risks for a few more weeks. British Columbia drivers who think that snow-related risks are over until next winter might be surprised to learn that weather officials disagree. While winter hazards continue, those drivers who take trips south of … Continue reading “Even light snow can lead to cross-border personal injury claims”

US immigration expands GMC requirements for naturalization

Feb 20, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

Anyone in British Columbia who wants to become a naturalized U.S. citizen will need to be aware of recent changes to the application requirements. U.S. immigration laws have always required applicants to demonstrate moral character. Up until recently, the list of criminal convictions that automatically disqualified an individual was somewhat limited. Applicants were also required not … Continue reading “US immigration expands GMC requirements for naturalization”

US immigration: What is expedited removal?

Feb 10, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

Anyone in British Columbia might have reason to feel apprehensive about going south of the border. Trips to Seattle, which were previously routine, have become nerve-wracking episodes. Although media reports indicate that U.S. immigration is targeting people with ties to Middle Eastern countries, extreme measures have been taken against others without such connections. Expedited removal … Continue reading “US immigration: What is expedited removal?”

How does US immigration deal with pardoned Canadians?

Feb 5, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

Residents of British Columbia who have made use of the opportunity to get pardons for prior criminal convictions might not realize how that could affect their trips across the border. A man from another province recently reported how a pardon led to the U.S. immigration officials barring him from entering the United States. British Columbia … Continue reading “How does US immigration deal with pardoned Canadians?”