Generally yes — a US visa controls your presence in the US, not who pays you. If you live and work in India or Canada for a US company, US immigration law is usually not the issue; instead, tax law, employment law and payroll rules in the country where you sit are what matter. Many companies handle this through an Employer of Record. Just never work inside the US itself without proper authorisation — that part is non-negotiable.
Updated July 2026