Is it allowed to volunteer for a nonprofit hostel (501c) in exchange for lodging under a B1/B2/VWP visa in the United States? [duplicate]

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Can you volunteer on a B2 visa?

Traveling to the US for volunteer work According to the US Department of State, the US issued more than 9 million B1/B2 visas in the year 2018 alone. You can pick any voluntary service organization that's involved in work such as disaster relief, supporting the poor or needy, or environmental or religious missions.

Can I volunteer on a visitor visa?

It is likely that the conditions for this type of visa will also include the same requirement as the visitor visa of no more than 30 hours of volunteering within a limited range of roles. Once a refugee has 'settled status', there are no restrictions on volunteering. Asylum seekers also are able to volunteer freely.

Can you volunteer on Visa Waiver Program?

In general it is allowed to volunteer in the US when you are there on a B1 or B2 visa, or on visa waiver program, and for most other visas that do not permit paid employment.

Do I need a visa for volunteer work in the US?

As long as you're not being compensated for volunteering, you shouldn't need a work visa to volunteer. While working in the United States can be difficult for a foreigner, volunteering is usually pretty simple. Forget the hassle of work visas.

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