U.S. B1/B2 Visitor Visas Prohibit Remote Work, Unlike Other Nations
The United States explicitly prohibits individuals on B1/B2 visitor visas from engaging in employment or work within the country, a policy that extends to remote work for foreign employers. This stance contrasts with several other nations, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand, which permit remote work under specific conditions for visitors. For instance, the UK allows remote work as long as it is not the primary purpose of the visit, and Canada permits it if the employer and clients are outside Canada. New Zealand, effective January 27, 2025, will allow remote work on visitor visas without a cap, provided the work is not for a New Zealand employer or for entities within New Zealand. Germany and Denmark, within the Schengen Area, generally issue visas with employment not permitted, regardless of where the payment originates. This divergence in international policy means that the legality of remote work for a foreign employer while on a visitor visa is entirely dependent on the destination cou...
