Does Volunteer Work Count As Employment?

[CanadianGurl10 1]

Hello!

 

My partner and I aren't in the process of doing the CR1 application yet, but I just want to be prepared for when we do. I would be the beneficiary (Canadian). 

 

I have done lots of volunteering in the past for non-profits, etc. If I've done volunteer 'work' in the past 5 years (at the time of application), do I need to include this in my employment history for all the CR1 application forms? Or is it redundant and unnecessary to include? I only see any ask about volunteer-like memberships/work in the Adjustment of Status form, which I won't be filling out because I won't be on a K3 Visa, etc. 

 

I'm happy to include it if necessary, I just have a lot of volunteer and professional unpaid work experiences that weren't formal internships, so I don't know if these are necessary to include. 

 

Any info would be super helpful! 

 

Thanks so much, have a great day!

[CanadianGurl10 1]

bumping this up

[pushbrk 12,133]

Yes.  Google  Is volunteer work considered employment by USCIS?

 

In that you can't do it without authorization.

 

In YOUR context, you could enter it and add "Volunteer" in advance of any stated occupation.

Edited August 19, 2022 by pushbrk