Canadian PR work as a contractor in US

[ibuddler]

Hi I'm a PR since 2014 and right now I'm a full time employee. Ive got an opportunity to work as a contractor for a US firm in the US. Ive got some questions and hope someone can help me to answer.

1. I would like to know what kind of us Visa do I need? I can't apply for tn right?

2. I'm currently holding a B1 visa. Can I set up an incorporation in Canada and sign the contract with that US firm then send myself to US on behalf of my company to provide expert service on B1? I will only work in US on a two weeks in and two weeks out basis. I'll get the paid from my own Canada company.

3. What's the best way to avoid the tax legally?

4. Is there a firm providing this sort of service like employ a people in Canada and send them to US to work and take care of the legal and tax issues as long as the people can find his own contract? I live in Alberta.

5. If I stay half year in Canada, it won't impact my PR statue, correct?

Thank you very much in ahead. If you have a lawyer friend, please don't hesitate to refer me. I'm sincerely seeking help here.

 

[ibuddler]

Anyone has such an experience?

 

[kirch]

Hi I'm a PR since 2014 and right now I'm a full time employee. Ive got an opportunity to work as a contractor for a US firm in the US. Ive got some questions and hope someone can help me to answer.

1. I would like to know what kind of us Visa do I need? I can't apply for tn right?
>You should apply for a H1 or similar work visa that you are eligible for.You an not apply for TN.TN is for citizens only

2. I'm currently holding a B1 visa. Can I set up an incorporation in Canada and sign the contract with that US firm then send myself to US on behalf of my company to provide expert service on B1? I will only work in US on a two weeks in and two weeks out basis. I'll get the paid from my own Canada company.
>>On B1 visa you can not take up any gainful employment..but can use it to attend business related meetings,discussions,planning,training users or even deploying/commissioning of projects

3. What's the best way to avoid the tax legally?
>>You can not AVOID Tax ,but can reduce /defer taxes using the appropriate tax codes/provisions

4. Is there a firm providing this sort of service like employ a people in Canada and send them to US to work and take care of the legal and tax issues as long as the people can find his own contract? I live in Alberta.

5. If I stay half year in Canada, it won't impact my PR statue, correct?
>>To maintain PR status you need to be present 730 days in 5 years period

Thank you very much in ahead. If you have a lawyer friend, please don't hesitate to refer me. I'm sincerely seeking help here.