Non Remunerative work on H4 Visa

[NHV]

What if H4 visa holder facilitates Startup Investments in the US without any commercial interests. Just introductions between Startups & Angels and investments being routed either through an SPV OR directly into Startups.

And a share of Capital gains (if at all) earned by the Angels in the future, can be agreed to be shared to any of these options:

-          H4 Visa holder

-          Any other non-US resident (No commercial understanding with the H4 Facilitator)

-          Charitable organization

Will any of the above options comply? Since there is no commercial benefit to the H4 visa holder. Can it fall under Volunteering

 

[rksingh]

This issue is a gray area....even if the activities are unpaid and volunteered, the USCIS can consider it unauthorized employment if such activities are generally paid employment. Just the fact that one forgoes payment and "volunteers" to do these activities does not mean they cannot run afoul of the law.

Consult a qualified Immigration attorney before starting any such activities to be on safe side.