CANADIAN CITIZEN WORKING REMOTELY IN THE USA FOR A CANADIAN COMPANY
Hi! I had a question about my situation and was hoping someone could help me understand what options we have.
I’m a Canadian hockey player and I’ll be going to the U.S. on a P-1 visa to play hockey. The team will be providing my housing and covering everything, so I won’t have a lease or housing in my name.
My partner is Canadian and currently works remotely for a Canadian company. We would like for her to come live with me in the U.S. for roughly 6 months while I’m playing there. She would continue working remotely for her Canadian employer and would be paid by the Canadian company.
I’m wondering what immigration status/visa would allow her to stay with me in the U.S. for that period while continuing to work remotely for her Canadian job. Does she need a specific visa or work authorization to do this, even though her employer and income are both Canadian?
Also, does the fact that I’m on a P-1 visa, that my housing is provided by the team, and that neither of us would have a lease or own property in the U.S. affect the situation?
I’m mainly trying to understand what the correct and legal option would be for her to live with me for approximately 6 months without putting either of us in a bad immigration or tax situation. Thank you!