Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

I am a Ph.D. holder and wish to volunteer research work in a non-profilt research organization without getting paid. Am I eligible to do that and is it ok to get the name in research articles out of that work.

I have read few clippings on the internet and found that H-4 visa holders can volunteer in community services only. Is that true.

I would be grateful to you if you could kindly respond to this query.

Thanks

Poonam


Asked on 8/19/09, 6:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

That's correct. An H-4 cannot accept employment with remuneration. Volunteer-work is fine.

Larry L. Doan

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Answered on 8/24/09, 9:56 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Yes, it is true that H-4 visa holders can only volunteer in community services. This is based on the fact that the type of visa you hold is an NON-IMMIGRANT VISA.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 8/25/09, 3:54 pm


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