The next time you assist an American citizen involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in British Columbia, you should note that PIP liens are not recoverable in British Columbia. Say you manage to settle a client's BC mva claim for $25,000 all...
Canadian Immigration Law
Congress Moves on Long-Awaited Border Pre-Clearance Bill
For anybody who has flown out of Vancouver International Airport or from a handful of other major Canadian airports, U.S. border pre-clearance is likely something they are at least somewhat familiar with. Border pre-clearance allows U.S. customs officials to screen...
Navigating Canadian immigration law can be challenging
British Columbia residents who plan to travel to the United States may be under the impression that Canadians are not required to have visas to enter the country. While this may be true in certain circumstances, it may be wise to gain knowledge of the Canadian...
Does Canadian immigration law allow residents to work in U.S.?
Any Canada residents who are considering crossing the border to work in the U.S. may have many questions about the legal procedures related to visas and other documents. Canadian immigration law can be complicated. The H-1B is a non-immigrant work visa that allows...
Guns control is a priority at Canadian entry points
For people who are going between Canada and the United States, the issue of guns sometimes comes up. It is crucial for people who are coming to Canada from the U.S. leave their guns at home. The Canadian laws on guns are very strict, so it is a good idea to not even...
Do I need a visa to enter the U.S.?
In most cases, citizens of Canada do not have to have a visa to enter the U.S. as long as their purpose in the U.S. is for studying or visiting. If you enter the U.S. by air, though, a passport will be required. Those Canadians that enter the U.S. by sea or land must...
Appeals for the trusted traveler program are possible
Immigration law is something that is very difficult to navigate through if you aren't prepared to do so. There are some aspects of immigration law that can be very confusing. One of these has to do with NEXUS, which is the trusted traveler program that would allow you...
Learn about options for immigration into the United States
Going to the United States for work means having to go through the legal process to get documentation that will allow you to do so. If you have any blemishes on your record from criminal matters to previous overstays, you might find that it is difficult to get the...
Where are Canadians migrating to in the United States?
As of about 2012, Canadians made up approximately 2 per cent of the immigrants flowing into the United States, a decline from the 10 per cent figure of 1960. Statistics indicate that most Canadian immigrants achieve visas through an immediate relation to a U.S....
New passport law comes into effect this month in Canada
You might have heard something about the new passport law that goes into effect on Sept. 30. However, if you're not aware of all the details, now is the time to learn.All Canadians who have dual citizenship will need to have a valid Canadian passport in order to enter...