Working remotely for a US consultancy from Canada

[sumanthyj]

Hi,

I have a valid PR and have a potential scenario where an employment consultancy is trying to place me at a US client.
The problem here is consultancy manager wants to know what should I be represented to the Client? As an independent contractor?
As I don't have a H1 visa employee-employer relationship is ruled out.

If there's someone who was in similar situation your help is invaluable

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I have a valid PR and have a potential scenario where an employment consultancy is trying to place me at a US client.
The problem here is consultancy manager wants to know what should I be represented to the Client? As an independent contractor?
As I don't have a H1 visa employee-employer relationship is ruled out.

If there's someone who was in similar situation your help is invaluable

Yes you can be a consultant. A few ways to do this. You’ll need to talk to an accountant to see what is best for you. Lots of similar posts in the US moving to Canada section.

 

[canuck78]

Just rereading this. Your situation is more complicated because you want to work as as an independent contractor to a consulting company not just working on contract for an employer.