Hi there,
I am an international post-graduate student in Toronto.
During my study here (roughly 1.5 years), I would like to work remotely for my employer in home country.
I find the following information from your website:
“According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), you can work here remotely as a visitor without a work permit for extended periods provided that: - You work for a non-Canadian company that offers business services outside of Canada. - The employer pays you outside of Canada. - The non-Canadian company has no Canadian operations, branches, or services offered here.”
I can confirm my job fulfills all three criteria mentined above.
But will my international student status make me ineligible to work remotely for my home country employer?
Also, how long may that “extended periods” be?
Would appreciate your advice. Thank you
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“ You can work remotely for an employer outside Canada as long as you still meet the conditions of your study permit. This type of work doesn’t count towards your 20 hours per week off-campus work limit.”
In addition to the three points you mention, you can work remotely from Canada, so long as there are no Canadian clients.
“Extended periods” would be the amount of time an IRCC/CBSA officer permits you to work remotely from Canada, while you maintain your legal temporary status in Canada.
Please also note that any work you complete remotely while you are on a Study Permit in Canada cannot be counted towards any Permanent Resident application for Canada.
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Hi there,
I am an international post-graduate student in Toronto.
During my study here (roughly 1.5 years), I would like to work remotely for my employer in home country.
I find the following information from your website:
“According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), you can work here remotely as a visitor without a work permit for extended periods provided that: - You work for a non-Canadian company that offers business services outside of Canada. - The employer pays you outside of Canada. - The non-Canadian company has no Canadian operations, branches, or services offered here.”
I can confirm my job fulfills all three criteria mentined above.
But will my international student status make me ineligible to work remotely for my home country employer?
Also, how long may that “extended periods” be?
Would appreciate your advice. Thank you
Thank you for allowing me to write my questions on this platform.
I am currently a Post Graduate full-time student attending a diploma program at a Registered Private Career college. This is a 2-year program.
I was unaware of the fact that some programs are applicable for the PGWP and others are not applicable.
Unknowingly, I assumed that any institution with a DLI number could provide a work permit after graduation if this was a Post University full-time study and 2+ years.
Now while I am studying, I am also in the process of registration to work as a Healthcare Professional in Ontario. Almost at the end of my study I started preparing for the application of the PGWP and came to know that I am all by myself now! Because my program is not applicable to providing me with a PGWP.
I don’t have a current work, I am only in college, and I am in the process of my credentialing to work as a professional in Ontario. My SP will expire after 3 months.
I would appreciate your expertise and advice on how to work on a legal work permit status in Canada.
If you contact 211 and speak to a Community Resource Navigator, they may be able to connect you to local legal services. 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
In Canada, foreign students may, under certain circumstances, work remotely for businesses who are not located in Canada. Their status has no bearing on eligibility or prolonged terms. Make sure that working remotely doesn’t conflict with your academics, and for more particular guidance, speak with the immigration adviser or the international student office at your institution.
Hi there,
I am an international student in Canada with an S-1 visa, and I was wondering if it’s possible for me to work remotely for a US-based company while studying here. I have a few specific questions:
1. Can I receive my paycheck in US dollars if I’m working remotely for a US company?
2. Do I need to pay taxes on this income, and if so, in which country—Canada or the US?
3. Lastly, will this work experience help in my Permanent Residency (PR) application for Canada in any way?
Any insights or advice would be much appreciated!
Thank you !
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It may be a good idea to consult a personal finance professional to explore the best way to deposit payments from a U.S. based job. While some banks provide cross-border banking services between the U.S. and Canada, we recommend seeking advice from a professional and credible financial advisor. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada offers a guide on choosing a financial advisor that provides information on where to find a financial advisor, questions to ask them, and who qualifies for the role.
In terms of tax implications, it is best that you contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly. You can contact them using this phone number: 1-800-387-1193 (Canada and United States). You may also find useful information in the Settlement.Org article, Do I have to file a tax return? There are guides linked in this article that would help you determine if you are a resident for tax purposes, which is not the same as residency for immigration purposes. You have to file a return if you are a resident of Canada for tax purposes and you owe tax or want to receive a refund.