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Hayhayley Posts: 1
Posted On: 9/7/2023
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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
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4127
Posted On: 9/15/2023
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It may be best for you to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice specific to your situation. You may find helpful information on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get?.
It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search.
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.
We hope this referral is helpful. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4127
Posted On: 1/26/2024
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Here is an excerpt from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website:
“ 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.
Further, it is worth noting that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website places these responsibilities on a study permit holder in order to maintain their eligibility:
“As a study permit holder, you must:
- be enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI), unless you’re exempt
- show you’re actively pursuing your studies, unless you’re exempt, by
- being enrolled full-time or part-time during each academic semester (excluding regularly scheduled breaks)
- making progress towards completing your program’s courses, and
- not taking authorized leaves longer than 150 days from your study program
- tell us any time you change post-secondary schools
- end your studies if you no longer meet the requirements of being a student, and
- leave Canada when your permit expires
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
This document does not contain legal advice.
This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC Universtiy of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
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alexcray Posts: 68
Posted On: 4/1/2024
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Hayhayley wrote:
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
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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Sharla2022 Posts: 1
Posted On: 7/8/2024
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Hi there,
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.
Thank you.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4127
Posted On: 7/18/2024
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, we appreciate your interest in this information.
You may find helpful information regarding the application process for a Post-Graduate Work Permit in the Settlement.Org article, I am an International Student, how can I stay in Canada after I graduate? It is best that you seek the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer familiar with immigration law regarding your situation.
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.
You may find helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? , Should I get help with my immigration application from an immigration consultant or lawyer?and What other kinds of legal help can I get? on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
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tarhibniamul Posts: 22
Posted On: 8/11/2024
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Hayhayley wrote:
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
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.
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Kanna5115 Posts: 1
Posted On: 19 days ago
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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 !
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4127
Posted On: 4 days ago
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Hi there,
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.
You may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, Can I work remotely in Canada for a company outside of Canada? Here is an excerpt:
Calculating Canadian Work Hours for Permanent Residence (PR) Requirements
If you work for a Canadian company that offers services within Canada, that counts towards your PR requirements. Remote work for a company outside Canada is considered foreign work and wouldn't count toward the Express Entry application. Also, if you applied for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you must work in the same province as the PNP application. Keep this in mind when considering remote employment opportunities.
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.
While the information in the above thread might be helpful, it is important that you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit. You may want to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice specific to your situation. StepstoJustice.ca also has a comprehensive list of free to low-cost community legal services in Immigration law.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
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