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US Immigration laws require proof of good moral character

Aug 4, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

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”

Dealing with cross-border personal injury involving spinal cord

Jul 27, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Some car accident injuries can have life-changing consequences. A spinal cord injury is one example of a catastrophic injury that can leave a victim paralyzed. The legal and insurance procedures for dealing with cross-border personal injury are complicated when such an accident occurs while British Columbia residents travel south of the border. Damage to a … Continue reading “Dealing with cross-border personal injury involving spinal cord”

Cross-border personal injury: Never mix driving and cannabis

Jul 22, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Whenever British Columbia residents travel to destinations south of the border, they will risk being victims of car accidents. The potential of suffering cross-border personal injury is higher when they cross paths with drivers who mix cannabis and driving. While most users believe they are perfectly capable of driving after using cannabis, THC, the active … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Never mix driving and cannabis”

Cross-border personal injury and its impact on mental health

Jul 14, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

The consequences of car accidents typically go far beyond physical injuries. Concussions, lacerations, bruises and bone fractures could also be accompanied by psychological trauma. The mental trauma is exacerbated by further stresses of filing insurance claims and discussing possible lawsuits with lawyers. All of these matters become even more complicated if it involves a British … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury and its impact on mental health”

US immigration: Canadians exempted from entry suspensions

Jul 1, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

With current travel restrictions between Canada and the United States, people in British Columbia and other provinces might be unsure about the latest regulations. An executive order was issued that prohibits entry to the United States of nonimmigrants through the end of this year. U.S. immigration laws and regulations are changing rapidly, and when news about … Continue reading “US immigration: Canadians exempted from entry suspensions”

Cross-border personal injury risks for commercial truck drivers

Jun 23, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Since travel between Canada and the United States was limited in late March to essential border crossings, commercial vehicle traffic is picking up again. Reportedly, big rig traffic from the border into British Columbia and other Canadian provinces dropped by about 22% to almost 86,000 trucks in the last week of May, compared to the … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury risks for commercial truck drivers”

Canada shows appreciation for healthcare workers seeking asylum

Jun 17, 2020 | Immigration

The healthcare community has been under immense stress in recent months – in Canada and globally. Doctors, nurses, caregivers and orderlies are risking their lives caring for patients as we face a global health crisis, the likes of which we’ve never before seen. In Canada, many of the orderlies and caregivers who care for our … Continue reading “Canada shows appreciation for healthcare workers seeking asylum”

US immigration: Family members can cross the border to reunite

Jun 15, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

The temporary closing of the border between Canada and the United States will continue for some time. Although U. S. immigration continues the total travel ban for unnecessary travelling across the border, the Canadian government announced the loosening of the border crossing ban. Families in British Columbia and other provinces who had loved ones trapped … Continue reading “US immigration: Family members can cross the border to reunite”

US Immigration: Boaters — beware not to cross Canada-US border

Jun 9, 2020 | U.S. Immigration

Recreational boaters might be unaware of the consequences of crossing into the waters of the United States. With all border crossings prohibited right now, boaters could face hefty fines if they crossed the water boundaries that form the border between Canada and the United States. Boat owners in British Columbia would be wise to be … Continue reading “US Immigration: Boaters — beware not to cross Canada-US border”