Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

Remote work has become common, allowing many people to choose to work anywhere with an adequate internet connection. Some are adopting a “digital nomad” lifestyle, moving with the seasons or years from place to place, including foreign locations. Yet, such international movement raises immigration and other legal issues. Many countries have adopted specific digital nomad visas and other immigration policies to encourage and regulate this trend. The United States is not one of them. Arguing that the United States should consciously plan for digital nomads, this article compares the current U.S. approach with the innovations of other countries, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of different options. It proposes that the United States adopt Canada’s visitor visa policy allowing remote work for foreign employers as a realistic first step in planning for international digital nomads.

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