From H-1B to Canada - Growing Concerns Over Cross-Border Remote Work Practices

There have been reports of some H-1B employees at CVS, particularly those approaching visa renewal periods, being encouraged to relocate to Canada after the company decided not to continue visa sponsorship or pursue employment-based green card processing. In certain situations, these contractors reportedly continue working remotely for CVS from Canada shortly after relocating.

This raises important questions regarding cross-border employment arrangements, immigration compliance, and tax obligations in both the United States and Canada. Remote work from Canada for a U.S.-based employer may require appropriate authorization and adherence to Canadian immigration and labor regulations.

Concerns have also been raised about whether all necessary Canadian work authorization and compliance processes are being consistently reviewed or monitored for individuals in these arrangements. Given the potential legal and regulatory implications, this is an area that may warrant greater transparency and oversight.

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It’s going to be Ireland. That’s why they are opened an office there.

This is already happening. One of our team members moved to Canada a few years ago. They didn’t want to lose him because he’s a yes man.

last I checked, they got rid of Canada contractors.

H1B’s have always ran to Canada during various documentation inflection points in their status. It’s a strange game that really highlights how abusive this weird system can be to people.

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This isn’t "fake news", it’s a documented shift in how companies are handling the tightening H-1B landscape. The H-1B program is currently undergoing significant changes, including the implementation of a $100,000 fee for new petitions (effective late 2025) and the end of interview waivers/dropbox processing. These added costs and hurdles have led some employers to rethink long-term sponsorship.

To clarify, H-1B renewal requirements still demand proof of specialized employment, valid I-797 forms, and detailed pay stubs. Most importantly, U.S. law requires a Labor Condition Application (LCA) for every specific location where work is performed. When leadership "advises" contractors to move to Canada while staying on the U.S. payroll, they are often bypassing these strict geographic and tax requirements.

Moving to cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Edmonton to remote into a U.S. company without a Canadian work permit is a violation of Canadian labor laws. Furthermore, it creates a "gray area" where the U.S. H-1B status is effectively abandoned or misused.
Ignoring these regulations doesn't just "give ideas" it puts the individuals and the company at massive legal and financial risk.

Dont Share Fake news and think you are giving ideas. H1b visa remains the same and nothing changes.

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