working remotely from Canada while on H1B

[samverm1993]

Hi Folks,

Could you please help me with following situation - I have a Canadian PR and currently reside in Ontario, Planning to take an offer from US firm (remote on H1B)

1. Can I reside in Canada and work for US employer on H1B (Remote position)
2. How does Taxation work?
3. Do I need to have a residence in US bordering state
4. Do I need to commute to US frequently?

 

[zwang303]

Hi Folks,

Could you please help me with following situation - I have a Canadian PR and currently reside in Ontario, Planning to take an offer from US firm (remote on H1B)

1. Can I reside in Canada and work for US employer on H1B (Remote position)
2. How does Taxation work?
3. Do I need to have a residence in US bordering state
4. Do I need to commute to US frequently?

Have you talked to your US employer about how long can you live outside of US? I know different companies have different policies.

 

[FletcherHubbard]

Hello,

I've been working for the same client for the past 5 years (EVC model) . My I-140 has been approved and current H1b is valid till sep 2021. I am applying for a Canadian PR ( as a dependent Spouse ) . I am thinking of working remotely from Canada three weeks out of a given month while on H1B (With one week of onsite visit).
I spoke to my company's HR department about the possibility of me working remotely from Canada , and they said they don't see too many problems as long as the client agrees. I also talked to my company's attorney, he said it can certainly be done ( It was a quick 3 min conversation and he didn't sound so sure ) . So , I was wondering if anyone had actually done it or currently doing it (as opposed to the daily commute I see most people doing) and if yes, I would greatly appreciate it, if you can share your experiences (especially the questions you get during border crossing from Canada to USA for work).
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Also, a few more things to give you a background :
I live 6 hours (drive) away from the closest Canadian Border and the client allows network traffic only from US and Canada. My payroll would still be run under NY state and I will be maintaining a residence in NY. I understand I will have to file taxes both as a US and Canadian resident .

How are you managing to work remotely from Canada for the US employer? What kind of questions were asked on both borders when you traveled once a month.

 

[Naturgrl]

How are you managing to work remotely from Canada for the US employer? What kind of questions were asked on both borders when you traveled once a month.

OP posted once in 2019.

 

[adaxihui]

A slightly different question- Is it more expensive for companies to switch an employee to the Canadian payroll from a US payroll? My company told me *they* have to pay higher taxes for me and increases the employee cost. My company has offices in both countries.

I have a H1B and have a Canadian PR.

Hi, I am in the same situation. My employer would possibly pay canadian payroll since we have entity in both countries . But if I am getting Canadian payroll, does the h1b still valid. I have h1b visa stamp still valid . But my concern is that I am no longer working for US company since I am on Canadian payroll ? Will the h1b extension have some issue if on Canadian payroll ?

 

[swan0206]

Hi, I am in the same situation. My employer would possibly pay canadian payroll since we have entity in both countries . But if I am getting Canadian payroll, does the h1b still valid. I have h1b visa stamp still valid . But my concern is that I am no longer working for US company since I am on Canadian payroll ? Will the h1b extension have some issue if on Canadian payroll ?

My 2 cents. Since you would move to a Canadian entity and no longer can access US via H1b you need to either get a B1/B2 or stay on US payroll to access US via H1b. Later when you plan to go back to US on H1b you can go for consular process and enter or if you become a Canadian by then you no longer need consular process but activate your H1 and then enter normally!