Time between internship and postdoc

[psychrat]

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I heard someone say that we are eligible to apply for unemployment for the few months between internship and postdoc. Has anyone ever heard of that?

 

[Ollie123]

Its likely a fairly complicated answer that depends on how you are paid and state laws concerning unemployment (they vary). Many interns are paid as contractors (e.g. 1099-MISC vs. W-2) which generally means you aren't eligible. Of course, whether or not that is appropriate is a separate issue but a couple months pay is probably less than the legal fees necessary to get that sorted out....

 

[mlwg1]

A friend of mine did this and successfully received unemployment. I don't know any details, but it is possible.

 

[polarbearscafe]

Does this apply to international students as well? I heard it gets easier to apply for a permanent residency after getting your PhD but I imagine that would be after your internship even if you defend your thesis before going on internship?