What Canadians Should Know About US Entry Waivers and Working South of the Border

<p>Crossing into the US isn&#39;t always as simple as showing your passport, especially with a criminal record or a job waiting south of the border. In this episode of FH&amp;P Lawyers&#39; Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with lawyer Kevin Cheung, called to the bar in both New York and British Columbia, to talk about US entry waivers, criminal record concerns, and cross-border work.</p><p><br></p><p>Clay and Kevin discuss:</p><ul><li><p>What a US entry waiver is and who needs one</p></li><li><p>Which crimes actually require a waiver</p></li><li><p>What goes into a waiver application, and how long it takes</p></li><li><p>How long a waiver lasts before it needs renewal</p></li><li><p>Why the border has full discretion over waiver approvals</p></li><li><p>How old convictions, including decades-old marijuana charges, still count</p></li><li><p>Why a Canadian pardon doesn&#39;t clear your record at the US border</p></li><li><p>Whether charges (without a conviction) need to be disclosed</p></li><li><p>Why it&#39;s better to disclose everything up front</p></li><li><p>What&#39;s involved in crossing the border to work, from offer letters to entry packages</p></li><li><p>How your long-term intentions affect which immigration pathway applies</p></li><li><p>The difference between a work visa and a green card</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>What remote workers need to know before doing any work while physically in the US</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>OFFER: </strong>Kevin is offering a FREE 15-minute consultation for US immigration inquiries. Book directly through his profile: <a href="https://www.fhplawyers.com/people/kelowna-lawyers/kevin-cheung.html">https://www.fhplawyers.com/people/kelowna-lawyers/kevin-cheung.html</a> (offer valid until September 30, 2026).</p><p><br></p></li><p>If you have a criminal record and are planning to travel to or work in the US, this conversation offers a practical starting point, and where to get legal advice early. Book a Consultation with FH&amp;P Lawyers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>FH&amp;P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.</p><p>#ImmigrationLaw #USImmigration #CrossBorderWork #EntryWaiver #FHPLawyers #LawTalkPodcast #OkanaganLawyers #KelownaLawyers</p><p><br></p>