Can I work for a US company while living in Canada?

Yes, you can work in Canada as a Permanent Resident for an American employer. This would allow you to continue living in Canada and meet the Permanent Resident residency requirement. As long as you remain in Canada as you perform work, no US work visa is required.

Canadians and Americans have a long tradition of working together. Most Canadians will need a work visa to live and work for a U.S. company unless they have dual citizenship. That being said, a work visa is not required if you are seeking to work for a U.S. company remotely.

How can a US company work in Canada?

Most Canadians will need a work visa to live and work for a U.S. company unless they have dual citizenship. That being said, a work visa is not required if you are seeking to work for a U.S. company remotely.

Can you work from the US to Canada?

You want to make sure that you are not exposed in any fashion. One good thing: the US and Canada have a totalization agreement, so what you pay into US social security will count against Canadian CPP. It’s far simpler if you do this as a contract position (in which case you are no longer an employee, you are an independent contractor.)

Can a Canadian contractor work in the US?

If you have been misclassified, you are not being properly compensated, and are not receiving the full roster of benefits that you are entitled to! The NAFTA agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico means that Canadians have the ability to work in the US under the TN category, or non-immigrant classification.

Are You a Canadian working remotely for an US or global?

Many American companies look north to hire Canadian workers to work remotely for their operations. It could be salespeople selling their products or services in Canada, technicians to service their Canadian installations, or simply Canadian talent to support their business inside the US or internationally.

Can a US company hire a Canadian employee?

US companies can hire Canadians as contractors or employees. There are two options for hiring Canadian employees: creating a Canadian entity or engaging a PEO. With a PEO, US companies can leave payroll, taxes and compliance in the hands of experts. Many American companies look north to hire Canadian workers to work remotely for their operations.