As someone on OPT, am I eligible to apply for unemployment benefits during the COVID shutdown?
I graduated and am currently on OPT. Due to the COVID-related economic shutdown, I haven’t even been able to start working yet. I’d like to know if I can also apply for EDD unemployment benefits in this situation.
OPT holders can apply for unemployment benefits during the initial 90-day period. After day 91, this is no longer possible, so please apply for unemployment benefits within that 90-day window.