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Can I work remotely from Canada on H1B visa?

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Can I work remotely from Canada on H1B visa?

You can work remotely but as soon as you enter Canada, you lose your H1B status. Your visa status in the US is defined by your i94. In this case, your US employer can still hire you but will have to find a way to pay for your services without using your H1B.

Can I commute to Canada from USA?

The majority of United States cross-border commuters have permanent resident status in the United States (a ‘green card’) but are permitted to reside in Mexico or Canada without losing their permanent residency if they continue to regularly commute to the United States.

Can I travel to Canada with H1B visa?

You are required to have a valid H-1B visa in your passport to return to the U.S. from all countries except for brief trips (less than 30 days) to Canada & Mexico (see below). Please note that Canadian citizens are exempt from the visa stamp requirement.

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Can you live in Canada and commute to the US for work?

Yes you can commute daily. Being legal in the USA and also claming working legally in Canada is fine. However you are going to have to pay taxes in Canada and USA under the Canada’USA tax accord for deemed non-resident of Canada for income tax purposes and will assess the amount of Canadian income tax you will pay.

How many Americans commute to Canada?

The number of United States citizens traveling to Canada increased steadily from 2014 to 2019, rising from 11.5 million to almost 15 million.

How can I get work permit for Canada from India?

Work Permit Eligibility

  1. Submit the completed visa application form.
  2. Valid passport or any other travel document specified by IRCC.
  3. Offer of employment.
  4. Letter of invitation.
  5. Medical exam certificate.
  6. Specified documents.
  7. Completed VFS consent form.
  8. Proof of sufficient funds to support the travel.
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Can you work from outside the country on H1B?

Simple answer is: Yes, H1-B holders can work remotely from a different location, including another country like India. The law permits moving H-1B employees anywhere within “Normal Commuting Distance” of an approved location mentioned within the LCA at the time of filing for the H1-B visa.

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