All gig jobs such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart require a Social Security Number (SSN) to work. These companies perform background checks on every person who applies, and this step is required before they start working.
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Can I work for companies such as Uber, Lyft, Doordash or other delivery services while under F-1 visa status? The short answer is NO. As a foreign student under F-1 status, you must not work without permission, whether it is for an employer or for yourself as an independent contractor.
You can't drive for Uber as F1 student visa doesn't bring you work authorization. Moreover, F1 students don't automatically qualify for SSN, which is one of the mandatory requirements to drive for Uber.
At a Glance: A Social Security Number (SSN) is a unique nine-digit number used for identification by U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary workers. It is required by Uber and other ride-sharing companies for driver background checks.
There are a few things that would automatically fail you during a DoorDash background check, including a sexual offense, a DUI, three or more moving violations, driving without a license, violent felony convictions, and drug or alcohol related offenses.