opt 90 days unemployed question

[mohdabid]

Hi,

I am on OPT from October 2008.
According to new OPT rules it says that the candidate should not be unemployed for more than 90 days.

My question is how do they know if somebody is working or not.
by looking at his tax payrolls?
one of my friend told me that candidate can also work voluntarily without getting pay and provide a proof of employment from the company.

can somebody please help us understand what is the rule, and how to maitain opt status during this tough period.

thanks.

 

[kabkaba]

You have to report your dates of employment and unemployment to your school. That's their first source of information. You can work without pay, but you will need substantial proof of employment.

 

[mohdabid]

thank you for the information.