2007-01-04 18:53:47 · 4 answers · asked by Ashwini S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
As always, Dognhorse Mom is brilliant and correct. I would only add that you cannot benefit from a program which is funded by local, state, or federal taxes (classes, meals, lodging, etc.) .
2007-01-05 02:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only to a very limited degree. You cannot appear to be working: that is, you cannot occupy a desk, or have fixed hours or duties. If you are staying with a friend and join him and his church group in handing out holiday meals or rebuilding a house on a strictly volunteer basis, that's okay. But anything that appears in any way to be an actual job, paid or not, is not allowed.
2007-01-05 03:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As long as you are not working, you are fine. If you have lined it up in advance, you should have it noted on your visa (which is actually a B-1, not a B-2, but since most times you get both B's at the same time, you are good). http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/b1.html
2007-01-05 15:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. As long as you do not get any pay for it. "Pay" is not only limited to money, but anything that has a value that could be sold. The USCIS is very strict about that.
2007-01-05 17:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by David G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋