Working for U.S. company before and after immigration

[EmigratingSwede 16]

I am in contact with a small U.S. company that wants me to do a bit of work for them first in Germany (I live in Sweden) and then in the US. Is there any problem associated with working for a U.S. company in Europe before having a U.S. work permit? Since I am an EU citizen I am allowed to work in any EU country. Once I go through immigration with my CR1 I should be able to work immediately (with an I-551 stamp in my passport). Is there any problem working immediately (Before getting my SSN). I would technically be travelling for work when I immigrate, just shifting countries from Germany to the U.S.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Shouldn't be an issue from my understanding.

Be mindful of your tax status though - not sure of the timeline vs having to pay the US.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I am in contact with a small U.S. company that wants me to do a bit of work for them first in Germany (I live in Sweden) and then in the US. Is there any problem associated with working for a U.S. company in Europe before having a U.S. work permit?

No.

Since I am an EU citizen I am allowed to work in any EU country. Once I go through immigration with my CR1 I should be able to work immediately (with an I-551 stamp in my passport). Is there any problem working immediately (Before getting my SSN).

No. Well, you can start working or continue working, but you will need to submit your SSN for I-9 purposes within a "reasonable" time frame, meaning once you know it.

I would technically be travelling for work when I immigrate, just shifting countries from Germany to the U.S.

[Boiler 45,993]

There are quite a few people who work for US companies outside the US.

[EmigratingSwede 16]

Thanks guys. It is only a bit of subcontracting (Systems Engineering) at this point, but it will allow me to network with the right people and I will probably be able to support myself on it once we move to the States. At least until I can find something more permanent.

[Harsh_77 718]

Thanks guys. It is only a bit of subcontracting (Systems Engineering) at this point, but it will allow me to network with the right people and I will probably be able to support myself on it once we move to the States. At least until I can find something more permanent.

Working for US company out of US and in US after immigrating is not a problem.

Subcontracting is not same as being the employee of the company.

I have worked for company out of US and then later moved to US office as internal transfer and no issue.

[EmigratingSwede 16]

We have yet to decide how to handle the specifics, i.e. if I am to be an employee or just subcontract. It depends on what is easier to do at this point. We might have me subcontract before I move and then have them employ properly me once I am in the U.S. and have my U.S. work permit. In either case I wil probably defer any wages until later to make the taxes easier (So I pay all the taxes in the U.S. if their accountant says that is ok)