Month: August 2020

British Columbia residents who were planning applications for naturalization or citizenship in the United States may want to reconsider. U.S. immigration announced massive increases in the fees charged for such applications. Reportedly, this was another step in limiting low-income foreign applications for legal immigration to the U.S. Along with the new immigration fees, asylum seekers … Continue reading “US immigration: Drastic increase in citizenship applications”

All people deserve to live a safe life – free from the threat of violence or persecution. This is one of the founding principles of international human rights law. Canada has a longstanding history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers. However, one piece of legislation has raised concern among refugee advocacy groups. The Safe Third … Continue reading “Canada deems U.S. to be unsafe country for asylum seekers”

Canadians from British Columbia and other provinces might have questions about becoming U.S. citizens. One of the stumbling blocks could involve facing drunk driving or other criminal charges. In short, U.S. immigration laws require applicants to demonstrate good moral character. However, convictions on DWI and DUI charges that occurred more than five years before applying for … Continue reading “US Immigration laws require proof of good moral character”