A very common question by the holders of visas which have employment restrictions is, “Can I engage in unpaid volunteer work under my visa?” We deal with this question on a daily basis when we are asked by clients whether someone who is in the U.S. (on a status which does not allow employment) [...]
In the height of the political season, we have been asked numerous times by foreign citizens, "Can I contribute money to a political candidate's campaign?" The short answer, is 'Yes, you can, but only if you are a legal permanent resident (green card holder).' This comes from the Federal Election Campaign Act and the definition of "foreign person" which excludes green card holders. See this article for more details and on what election-related activities by foreign citizens are permitted.
