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		xriddle on Nov 12, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does w... Hi Peter, Thanks for doing this again. Is a work authorization visa (TN H1B etc) required to be hired for a remote US position for a Canadian not looking to relocate just yet. Thanks

proberts on Nov 12, 2021 [–]

No. US immigration only comes into play if one will be physically in the US.

mettamage on Nov 12, 2021 | | [–]

From a legal/immigration standpoint, do you have a clue as to why many companies only mention that a remote position is US only?

akshaykumar90 on Nov 12, 2021 | | | [–]

Companies will have to setup a local entity in your country of residence to pay you.

xriddle on Nov 12, 2021 | | [–]

As usual, you rock!

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