Can a remote worker travel to the US for a week with a B2 visa and continue to work remotely for their employer in Netherlands?

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Yes, the remote worker can travel. No, the remote worker cannot continue working remotely. No, it doesn't matter where your bank account is or where the employer's head office is.

There's a lot of people on this forum that consider following the immigration rules a mere suggestion and not a requirement. However, if you answer to the three questions honestly ( 1=no, 2=yes, 3=no) you would not be allowed entry to the US. If you do not answer honestly, you would be breaking the US law and may face denial of entry, deportation, or future denials of immigration benefits and bans of entry, if caught.

While many on this forum would tell you "break the law, we don't like it anyway", the risk will be on you. You will be the one actually breaking the law.

As, not surprisingly, people in comments are trying to claim that I'm wrong, here's the reference from the US Department of State:

An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States.

The USCIS also says this:

If you want to travel to the United States for reasons other than business or pleasure, you must apply for a visa in the appropriate category

There will be some people on this forum who will gladly coach you to lie to the CBP officers at the immigration checks. Know that you are the one who will be punished if/when caught lying, not them. Proceed ignoring the US law with caution when you come to visit.

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