Digital Nomad Visa: Cross-border remote work, tax and data privacy challenges

Nan Sato | Fisher & Phillips LLP

Nan Sato is a partner in the Philadelphia and New York offices of Fisher Phillips and the co-chair of the firm’s International Practice Group. She advises international companies on employment matters around the globe. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe and Canada (CIPP/E & CIPP/C), and also has extensive experience in the labor and employment law aspect of sports.

Nan regularly represents U.S. companies operating abroad as well as foreign companies who are looking to expand into the U.S. market. Clients see Nan as a partner in strategically setting up borderless workforces and navigating legal issues arising out of their global operations. She has extensive experience in analyzing and minimizing the risks of international remote working arrangements.

She frequently advises employers on their international employment issues in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and Latin America. She counsels clients globally on establishment of new international operations, M&A-related employment and data privacy issues, termination processes, international labor relations, global pay equity audits, as well as cross-border employment disputes.

Nan’s clients are from a variety of industries including manufacturing, finance, trading, biotech, technology, entertainment, fashion, and education. In the sports industry, Nan has worked with governing bodies, clubs, sponsors, and promotional agencies in their contract negotiations and dispute resolution. She has represented clients in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sports and the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber in various employment disputes.

Nan is a frequent speaker on cross-border legal issues and regularly writes on international employment topics. Additionally, Nan lectures on employment issues in eSports at the Spain-based Higher institute of Law and Economics (ISDE) and serves on the editorial board of LawInSport. She is experienced in internal whistleblower investigations both in a sports context and a traditional corporate context.

Arit Butani | Fisher & Phillips LLP

Arit Butani is a seasoned advisor specializing in assisting employers with a wide array of immigration matters, ranging from employment-based and family-based immigration to citizenship and naturalization processes. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved, Arit offers strategic counsel on every aspect of the immigration journey. Through his tailored approach and meticulous attention to detail, Arit ensures that each client receives personalized solutions that align with their specific goals and industry requirements.

Session I – Cross-Border Remote Work: Navigating employment, tax, and data privacy challenges | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

• Employment Law Considerations
• Tax Implications for Employers and Employees
• Data Privacy and Security in a Global Context

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

Session II – Digital Nomads, Visas, and Working Remotely in the U.S. | 3:10pm – 4:10pm

• What is a Digital Nomad?
• Types of Visas for Digital Nomads
• Working Remotely in the U.S.: Legal considerations
• U.S. Visa Options for Remote Workers