Is unauthorized work forgiven by the USCIS?

As Canadian citizens, you are not required to obtain visas to come to the US, nor apply for a visa waiver under the ESTA program. Canadians can basically enter the US by showing their Canadian passports. You must of course tell the truth to Customs and Border Protection if asked about your prior situation. In such case, the question of whether to overlook your prior violations will be up to the immigration inspector, and whether he or she believes that you will only be making a temporary trip for vacation and not work. Good luck! Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.