Asking for a friend - Did Uber eats delivery on f1 visa

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Growtogthr

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Feb 1 32 Comments

A friend of mine worked uber eats and doordash delivery almost all of 2021 while on a student / f1 visa. Basically pandemic screwed up their expenses back home and he had to do things on his own here for home, living and education loan.

Both companies have sent tax forms and now he is unsure what to do.

Yes we are aware this is illegal and shouldn't have happened but the question is more for people who knows what to do next.

Any good advice is really appreciated. #personalfinance #studentloanhero #investments

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    yuhfexsf

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    yuhfexsf
    Only advice you need here is go get a legal consultation before filing taxes. This can be used as grounds for deportation and banned for any US visa for as long as 10 years. Your friend should stop making further mistakes including options you’ve listed.
    Feb 1 7
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    snowelf

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    snowelf
    Interesting challenge- he has already done one illegal thing. So maybe atleast don’t do tax fraud. Anyway don’t think he would have to pay any actual taxes as income would be below minimum threshold.
    Feb 1 4
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      Growtogthr

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      Bachelors in IT + Masters in Animation 15+ YOE 7+ PM role Had a small size crypto startup (aquired in Dec 2020)
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      OP
      Yes he definitely made more than $600. As it was for the whole year, that was the only was he could afford the rent and buy food for himself.
      Feb 1
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      VvjX78

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      VvjX78
      Of course! I totally understand the need to survive. I apologize, didn’t mean to look down on the situation but unfortunately not paying taxes for something you earn will be considered tax fraud and would potentially impact future immigration too.
      Feb 2
  • Goldman Sachs / Eng
    gs_slave

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    gs_slave
    Every international student knows that they can’t work legally until they get their OPT. How d hell did your friend signed up for a gig job ?
    Feb 1 7
  • Ask him to move to home country without filing tax! He can't come back for sure but atleast he saved tax money! Hurray!!
    Feb 1 4
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      Growtogthr

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      Bachelors in IT + Masters in Animation 15+ YOE 7+ PM role Had a small size crypto startup (aquired in Dec 2020)
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      OP
      Yea i def wish he had done more cash.. But again pandemic sucked up many of such cash jobs unfortunately
      Feb 1
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      cjfifkfe

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      cjfifkfe
      At this point, he needs consultation with immigration attorney, preferably costly one who knows what they are doing
      Feb 1
  • eBay / Eng
    uzwhvdj

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    uzwhvdj
    How did doordash let your friend register an account??
    Feb 1 1
    • Rally Health / Product
      Growtogthr

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      Bachelors in IT + Masters in Animation 15+ YOE 7+ PM role Had a small size crypto startup (aquired in Dec 2020)
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      OP
      He came here on a j1 wherein got the SSN and then converted to f1 for further education. Doordash doesn't care if u have a valid visa or not. They just need a SSN.
      Feb 1