Working from Canada remotely for a US employer

[pseetha]

Hi, I am in h4 ead and would be moving to Canada as a PR. My employer is ok for me to work from home and they don't have a branch in Canada.
Once my h4 ead expires, can I still work, since I read in US is website that i9 is not required if the employee is not physically present in US.

 

[cansha]

Hi, I am in h4 ead and would be moving to Canada as a PR. My employer is ok for me to work from home and they don't have a branch in Canada.
Once my h4 ead expires, can I still work, since I read in US is website that i9 is not required if the employee is not physically present in US.

Yes you can.

 

[pseetha]

Yes you can.

Thanks Cansha. Can you please elaborate. Can I still get salary is USD in a US Bank?

 

[cansha]

Thanks Cansha. Can you please elaborate. Can I still get salary is USD in a US Bank?

I'm not sure but I don't think there is any such restriction. As you already mentioned the visa applies only if you are inside USA. There are no restrictions defined if you are not physically in USA.

 

[pseetha]

I'm not sure but I don't think there is any such restriction. As you already mentioned the visa applies only if you are inside USA. There are no restrictions defined if you are not physically in USA.

Any leads or discussion around this earlier, please share the same..other discussion around this topic in this forum is all from tax perspective, which I'm clear about

 

[cansha]

Any leads or discussion around this earlier, please share the same..other discussion around this topic in this forum is all from tax perspective, which I'm clear about

Honestly, I haven't seen any discussion on this topic on this forum. What I have told you is based on my research from Google and other forums on H1B visas etc. I had done few months back.
I understand you are on H4 so I guess your spouse is on H1B so most likely his organization has immigration attorneys. Ask him/her to confirm with them once, if you really want to be sure.

But as I said before from whatever I know you're fine.

 

[freesoul]

I think you can work remotely, but things to consider are taxes. If you only pay US income tax then Canada gains nothing, hence they might not be super stoked about this. I am not an expert, so asking a tax consultant would be better. Independent contractor might also be an option.

 

[pseetha]

I think you can work remotely, but things to consider are taxes. If you only pay US income tax then Canada gains nothing, hence they might not be super stoked about this. I am not an expert, so asking a tax consultant would be better. Independent contractor might also be an option.

Yes..I have done some research on tax and the info is- what ever withholding the employer done are mentioned when I file my Canada tax as an income outside Canada. Since Canada and US have tax treaty, my Canada tax would be reduced for the $ I paid in US. Otherwise my taxes are only in Canada as its based where you reside..

 

[migo80]

Hi, I am in h4 ead and would be moving to Canada as a PR. My employer is ok for me to work from home and they don't have a branch in Canada.
Once my h4 ead expires, can I still work, since I read in US is website that i9 is not required if the employee is not physically present in US.

Hello pseetha, I am curious to know what you eventually figured out. Can you please share? It would be really helpful. Thanks!