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I was employed for a large bank when started my OPT. Then i left the job and took a month break to focus on putting together a business plan for a company that i am starting with a friend. I registered the company as an LLC and got the Tax ID number. But out of this month, 10 days fall outside of the 90 day unemployment period that is allowed during OPT. The company is registeredd as an LLC, got tax id number and i have a offer letter from the friend who is the CEO and i was hired unpaid as the CFO to put together the business plan as I graduated in finance. I updated the SEVIS as well through my University. So to recap this, i started opt and found a job in a large bank 1 month after OPT started, then left the bank and worked on the business plan for a month (10 days fall over 90 days unemployment) and thene started working for large company which is all fine is paid and everything (i currently still work for them).
My concern is for the month (because of the 10 days over 90) that i worked unpaid for my startup which is still being put together and not launched yet. When the company i work for applies for my H1B, will that month of unpaid on a startup that is not launched yet (keep in mind is registered as an LLC and got tax ID number but is not e-verified) will it become an issue?
PS: i graduated from a reputable university, and before i made this move i consulted with them and they said it should not be a problem and i am good to do it but I am worried and would like to have your opinions based on experience/knowledge.
Thanks
I was employed for a large bank when started my OPT. Then i left the job and took a month break to focus on putting together a business plan for a company that i am starting with a friend. I registered the company as an LLC and got the Tax ID number. But out of this month, 10 days fall outside of the 90 day unemployment period that is allowed during OPT. The company is registeredd as an LLC, got tax id number and i have a offer letter from the friend who is the CEO and i was hired unpaid as the CFO to put together the business plan as I graduated in finance. I updated the SEVIS as well through my University. So to recap this, i started opt and found a job in a large bank 1 month after OPT started, then left the bank and worked on the business plan for a month (10 days fall over 90 days unemployment) and thene started working for large company which is all fine is paid and everything (i currently still work for them).
My concern is for the month (because of the 10 days over 90) that i worked unpaid for my startup which is still being put together and not launched yet. When the company i work for applies for my H1B, will that month of unpaid on a startup that is not launched yet (keep in mind is registered as an LLC and got tax ID number but is not e-verified) will it become an issue?
PS: i graduated from a reputable university, and before i made this move i consulted with them and they said it should not be a problem and i am good to do it but I am worried and would like to have your opinions based on experience/knowledge.
Thanks
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