Can I drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US?

Active 0 Reply 44 Views 2024-12-05 10:46:49

Can You Drive for Uber with H1-B or F1 Visa?

Driving for Uber on an H-1B Work Visa

If you're on an H-1B visa, you are authorized to work in the U.S. only for the employer who sponsored your visa and for the job specified in the petition. Uber driving is considered self-employment, which is not allowed under the terms of an H-1B visa because it doesn't align with the restrictions of the visa that ties you to a specific employer and role.

Conclusion: You cannot legally drive for Uber or any rideshare service on an H-1B visa, as this would be considered unauthorized work.

Driving for Uber on an F-1 Student Visa

An F-1 student visa is also quite restrictive regarding employment:

1. On-Campus Employment: You can work on-campus without additional authorization, but that does not include Uber driving.

2. Off-Campus Employment: To work off-campus (like driving for Uber), you must have Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization.

o During OPT: If you are working under OPT in a field related to your major, driving for Uber is typically not allowed since it is not related to your field of study.

o During CPT: Driving for Uber would not be permissible unless the job is directly related to your course of study.

Conclusion: You cannot drive for Uber on an F-1 visa unless you have the appropriate work authorization, such as OPT or CPT, and the work is directly related to your field of study.

Summary:

H-1B Visa: No, you cannot drive for Uber because it violates the terms of your employment.

F-1 Visa: No, unless you are authorized to work through OPT/CPT and the job is related to your field of study.


Sharing is caring, show love and share the thread with your friends.


Please Login to reply this topic. If you do not have account, please Register.

loading...