By TriedToHelp - 02/06/2019 14:05

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 15

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 15

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 25

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 28

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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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?

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