While the prospect of working remotely from beautiful U.S. locations is appealing, it's crucial to recognize the strict working restrictions and visa requirements for foreign nationals. While countries like Costa Rica, Germany, and Mexico have embraced remote workers, creating special digital nomad visas, the U.S. has not adopted such policies.
I've encountered several recent cases where individuals were misinformed about working remotely in the U.S. It's essential to clarify: if you're in the U.S. as a foreign visitor and working within its borders, even for a foreign employer, you're in violation of your visitor status and face serious consequences if discovered.
There are very narrow exceptions for B-1 business visitors. However, this warning specifically pertains to individuals entering the US for leisure on a B-2 visa, under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) or as a Canadian citizen.
The potential consequences of violating a visitor visa/status or working remotely from the U.S. under the VWP are severe and include visa or ESTA revocation, deportation, and future application rejections with possible re-entry bans.
At Pelud Immigration, we specialize in U.S. immigration law and visa petitions. If you need guidance on remote working arrangements for your foreign workers or are unsure about your eligibility to work from the USA, we're here to assist you.
Contact me at info@peludimmigration.com for expert advice on U.S. visa petitions across all categories and ensure you're in compliance with the law when considering remote work in the United States. 🌎✈️
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