Vikkie2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello, I am currently in USA on F2 visa. My friend in India has started a tourism company which she wants to promote it. Can I volunteer to help her by sending off emails to potential clients, always using company's email account and signed by her underneath? This is just a favor for a close friend and I will not be taking any money for it. Please advise Link to comment
JoeF Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 No, you can NOT. Volunteering for a for-profit company is NEVER allowed for somebody on F2. It would be unauthorized work, even if it is without compensation. And she can send emails herself from anywhere in the world. Link to comment
t75 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 ABSOLUTELY NOT. That is illegal work. If you want to participate, go home where you can do so legally. Link to comment
Vikkie2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thank you JoeF and t75 , I appreciate your replies. One more question. My visa status will be changed to F1 within a month. Would such volunteering still be illegal as it is while being on F2? Or With F1 it will be possible? Thank you Link to comment
omshiv Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 It is still illegal. Please do not indulge in such activities..you'll be in trouble if they find you working illegally...and you might get deported. Link to comment
JoeF Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thank you JoeF and t75 , I appreciate your replies. One more question. My visa status will be changed to F1 within a month. Would such volunteering still be illegal as it is while being on F2? Or With F1 it will be possible? Thank you Same with F1 or H1 or H4 or any other such status. You can NOT do this kind of stuff. Period. Link to comment
omshiv Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I dont understand why she wants YOU to send emails...that can be sent by herself. Link to comment
t75 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Her friend obviously does not have the time needed to devote to business development and OP is willing to help. OP, you may volunteer only for organizations where all others in the position are also volunteers. Religious groups, schools, hospitals, civic organizations, and social service organizations all have need of volunteers. Link to comment
Vikkie2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 t75, you are right. This is exactly the reason why she wanted help/favor from friends. Thank you all for the clarification. I now know the limitations of my visa status to be ale to make an informed decision. Link to comment
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