Many students often ask while studying in Australia is it possible for them to study as well as work as on ola or uber driver. Keep in mind there are certain rules and regulations which need to be followed properly. You should read this topic in detail to know what can be done.
One of the common questions asked to the migration agent is that, “Is it possible to work as an uber or ola driver on Australian study visa?”. As a general rule, in the semester migrated students are allowed to work for 40 hours per fortnight. It might sound confusing. Do not worry as your migration consultant will explain to you this rule which is under Migration Regulations 1994 under the Condition 8105.
1A
The visa holder should not get involved in any type of work before their study course commences.
1 Subject to Subclause 2
The student should not be working in Australia during any fortnight for more than 40 hours in their training or study course.
2 Subclause 1 does not apply
- For the international students to work there was a specific course requirement when the course particulars were added into the “Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses”.
- The student visa is granted in linked with the doctoral or research degree for the master’s degree and if the student has started the course.
3rd Subclause
Fortnight is the 14 days period which starts on a Monday.
Why there is student visa cancellation?
As we have already said it is important to follow the rule. But there is a problem that there is an increase in the cancellation of student visa each year as this visa condition is breached. It includes migrated students who are working as Ola, Taxi, Uber, or food delivering drivers with the Australian Uber. But, why does this happen?
- It has been seen that the students do not keep track of the hours when they provide services like a taxi or Uber driver. This is the reason, the Department of Home Affairs is canceling the student visa.
- The justice young has highlighted that the work of taxi or under drivers starts with the time waiting for the passenger or between passengers.
- So, it means that whether they play games or read a book on while they wait for the passenger is the driver’s remuneration activity. This will include the 40 hours time limit.
Well, you must be careful while working as an International student and avoid other things while doing work. The Immigration Department can ask Uber Australia or the Australian Taxation office about your driving activity if they are suspicious about the working hours. The department can give you the (NOICC) if they think that the working hours are exceeded in the school term.
