Can I do unpaid internship on H1B?

On an H1B visa, you are permitted to work only for the employer on your I-129 form. You can’t take an unpaid internship at a for-profit organization because this still constitutes a form of – albeit an illegal form of – work.

Can you do unpaid internship on post completion OPT?

Volunteers or unpaid interns (for standard pre or post-completion OPT): Students may work as volunteers or unpaid interns, where this practice does not violate any labor laws. The work should be at least 20 hours per week for students on post-completion OPT.

Can you get SSN for unpaid internship?

Note: SSNs cannot be requested for unpaid internships or volunteer work or because you simply want one; only paid employment can get you a SSN.

Do you need work authorization for an unpaid internship?

Most often, unpaid internships relate to a student’s area of study and the student may be using the internship as professional or career-based experience. Unpaid internships do require work authorization, and students must be approved for either CPT or pre-completion OPT in order to participate in an unpaid internship.

Do I need an i9 for an unpaid intern?

In general, unpaid interns do not need to complete Form I-9 unless they will receive something of value (also referred to as “remuneration”) in exchange for their labor or services.

Do internships ask for SSN?

If you have a paid internship or training, your Host Organization will need your SSN to pay you. To apply for your SSN you will need to visit in person the Social Security Administration office in your area.

Do I need to file CPT for unpaid internship?

Do F-1 students need CPT authorization to participate in unpaid internship? CPT authorization is strongly recommended for all unpaid internships, whether the student does or does not need to provide employment authorization documents to the company.

How do you say no to unpaid work?

You can also say upfront that you don’t work for free. Do it with professionalism by saying: “Thank you for considering me for this project. Unfortunately, I’m unable to take on unpaid projects at the moment. If that changes in the future, I will get in touch with you.”