Can you work for a US company from another country without a visa?

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 I work remotely for a company in the US?

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 work in US without permit?

U.S. citizens and permanent residents do not need an Employment Authorization Document or any other working permit to work in the United States, other than their Green Card if they are a permanent resident. All employees, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, do need to prove eligibility to work in the U.S.

Can I work remotely in the US for a European company?

Can you work a US job remotely in Europe? Generally speaking, yes, you can work remotely for the US and live on another side of the world. However, a worker will need to pay attention to tax and residence regulations.

What happens if you work in the US without a work permit?

Working in the United States without a work permit (Form I-765) can put an individual’s green card application in jeopardy. Penalties for working without authorization include being banned from entering the United States for anywhere between three and ten years.

Can a US company paying foreign employees?

There are no legal prohibitions in the US against hiring remote workers abroad, so the focus needs to be on compliance in the foreign country.

Can a nonimmigrant work in the US permanently?

The Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers webpage describes the main nonimmigrant temporary worker classifications. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience, you may be able to live and work permanently in the United States by seeking an employment-based immigrant visa.

Do I need a work visa if I live outside the US?

If you live outside the United States and want to work here, you generally must apply for a visa from the U.S. Department of State (DOS), unless a visa is not required for people from your country of nationality. You may visit DOS’ Travel Without a Visa page for more information.

Can a nonresident alien work in the US?

A nonresident alien employee may be a resident of a country with which the United States has a tax treaty. The treaty may provide for lower tax rates or even exemption from withholding for residents working in the U.S. Remember, these employees are nonresidents of the United States.

Can a Canadian citizen work in the US without a visa?

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require visas to enter the United States as temporary workers; however, a temporary worker petition approved by USCIS is required. For more information see the U.S. Embassy Ottawa website, the U.S. Consulate Hamilton website and the CBP website.