Technically, for initial OPT + STEM OPT, a person can be unemployed for a total duration of 150 days.
How are these 'unemployed' days counted or tracked!?
Let's say the issue date on my EAD (initial) is 25th July. And lets say I report my employer details and title to the International Student Services at my academic institution on 31st July, while I actually started my job 15 July onwards.
- In the above scenario am I considered unemployed for 6 days or 6 + 15 = 21 days? The latter obviously makes more sense, but just want to pick some brains here who might have a deeper knowledge.
- If I am a contractor, and I take a voluntary/involuntary furlough for 30 days but join back after these 30 days. Do these 30 days get counted in the unemployed days?
Any pointers appreciated. Much thanks!
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