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Thread: does voluntary work count?

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    Default does voluntary work count?

    Hi,

    I recently called immigration and spoke to someone in a call centre to ask them whether voluntary work would still count towards an application for residence. I was told after a long pause and some deliberation that 'yes' it wouldn't make a difference if the work was paid or not and that it would still be counted. Can anyone verify this and give me any more details or info on this subject please? Thank you in advance!

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    Hi. Well, on the one hand you can't do voluntary work that gets any sort of perk without needing a work visa, so it would make sense if it counted. However.... there is a bit in the work experience regulations about getting paid at the market rate. I suspect it might depend very specifically on your circumstances.

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