Is it possible to get an immigration visa (to stay as long as possible) to US while working remotely for a company in another country? [closed]

I've been working remotely for this Japanese company for 5 years now. I get paid more than enough to afford living in the US. I've always wanted to move there. Is it possible to get a visa like that without finding a job in the US first? I'm a Polish (EU) citizen.

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You need either:

Family ties
A qualifying job offer,
Sufficient skills to qualify for a National Interest Waiver
Invest a million USD in a qualified commercial enterprise (or USD 500 000 in a high-unemployment area or rural area)
Participate and be selected the Diversity lottery.

Then you follow the process for getting an immigrant visa, and you must enter the US within 6 months of the visa being issued.

THen, you must maintain the US as your main home, and cannot be out of the country for more than a year at once without advance permission.

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Can you work in the US remotely from another country?

It's possible, but there are some important HR and payroll considerations to be aware of and plan for, because with digital nomads, the regular rules may not apply.

Can I work remote and live in another country?

There's no universal visa rule for every country in the world. Some countries might allow you to work on a tourist visa if the scope of your work is limited to your country of residence, for example, while others might take a harsher approach, even if you're not interacting with the local workforce.

Do you need work visa to work remotely?

The basis for obtaining a remote work visa is that a company outside of that country must employ a professional. This means that only employed professionals are eligible for these visas. Most countries, such as Mexico, Estonia, and Georgia, require applicants to have a minimum monthly income.

Can you work remotely in the US?

In certain cases, employees are restricted to remote work sites in the U.S., but in other cases there are no restrictions, or the employee works outside the U.S. regardless of the employer's expectations.

Can I stay in the US on a visitor status, and continue working remotely for my foreign company?

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