Can a non US citizen work remotely for a US company?
In Summary: The U.S. Labor Department, the IRS, the SBA, and U.S. Immigration lawyers all say it is legal for a U.S. company (or any U.S. employer) to hire foreigners living outside of the U.S. as remote or telecommute workers.
Can I do remote work from another country?
Some companies only allow remote workers in countries where they have an existing office because the company already has nexus there. Others make changes to the role of remote workers so that they are classified as independent contractors rather than employees.
Do I need a visa to work remotely for a US company?
Regardless of the reason for hiring, US employers can take advantage of remote working Canadians since they won’t require a work visa. A work visa is only necessary if the Canadian contractor wishes to physically reside south of the border for the job.
How can I be eligible to work in the US remotely?
In your case, the only way to become an ’employee’ for a remote job based in the U.S. would include:
- WORK VISA: the company agrees to offer you a work visa opportunity;
- SPONSORSHIP: The company agrees to sponsor you (helping you get the work visa).
Can you work remotely on a US tourist visa?
Tourist visas do not allow you to work as employed in the issuing country. But, they do not prohibit you from doing your ‘home’ work while on vacation. So anyone from anywhere who is working on their laptop or smartphone while on short or long vacation is not under any penalty.
Can I live in Canada and work remotely for a US company?
First things first: can a Canadian legally work for a US company? Yes, they can. To legally live and work in the US, Canadians must obtain a work visa unless they have dual citizenship with both countries. There is one nuance here: if you work remotely, you do not need a work visa to work in the US.
Can you live in one country and work in another?
Yes, You Can Work Remotely From a Different Country Yes, in many countries, US citizens will be able to carry out domestic business activities and thus stay in a country for “business purposes” for up to 90 days. Therefore, you do not need a business visa to carry out your domestic professional activities while abroad.
Can a US citizen work remotely in the UK?
Yes, you can. Technically you cannot do that if you are working for the long term in the UK, you need to have a work visa. If you are working there in the UK for a US company and you are not a US citizen, without the work visa you can only work there for a year with a tourist visa or visa-free visit.
Is working on a tourist visa illegal?
Under no circumstances can an individual work in the US on a visitor tourist visa. If a foreigner is caught working in the US without a specific work visa, he will be removed from the US and barred from re-entry for several years.