Can a F1 student select the start date of the OPT to be as late as possible

DeepakChani

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Hello. I am on F1 Visa and Will be graduating in August. I had a question regarding OPT filing and how I can choose my start date of my OPT . I realize that in August, I will graduate and have 60 days beyond that to be in-status. Is it possible for me to choose a start date of the OPT on the 60th day of the 60 days? This way I can get more time to find a job and get an additional 90 days (90 day unemployment OPT rule) beyond the 60 days for a total of 150 days after graduation to be in-status? Is this possible? I want to extend the time looking for a job (planning for worst case).
 
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