Today, I was volunteering at an Indian hospital through a Canadian volunteer agency after paying $3000. It was my first day, but I got deported for having an incorrect visa. I had a tourist visa when I was supposed to have a "miscellaneous" visa. I got deported for volunteering. FML
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manb91gb
| 14
Did you, or the agency,check this beforehand? After all, as a volunteer, you're not a tourist...
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skippydoda
| 32
I'm going with YDI, I've always had to give details about my trip when I apply for a visa. More than once I was reminded that I can't work on tourist visa. The applications also say it.
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manb91gb
| 14
Did you, or the agency,check this beforehand? After all, as a volunteer, you're not a tourist...
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skippydoda
| 32
I'm going with YDI, I've always had to give details about my trip when I apply for a visa. More than once I was reminded that I can't work on tourist visa. The applications also say it.
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acmariner99
| 23
Many countries separate volunteering from tourism in their visa regimes. YDI for not doing your homework. Your intent is irrelevant.
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Sinshine
| 27
You paid 3000 bucks to work for free? Pardon my ignorance but what is the purpose of that?
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Steffi
| 26
To help people and for experience
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Darkman142
| 4
So you paid $3000 to volunteer? YDI
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Razell
| 13
That'll teach you to volunteer for things.
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mssileas
| 25
I mean apart from the general advice to always double check yourself - take this up with the agency. What have they been doing with your money if they can't even get you the correct visa for it?