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Can a person work on STEM OPT for his own business, and perform work that is not related to his field of study?

02 Oct 2017
Posted at 07:54h in FAQs, For Individuals, Student by

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OPT is intended to provide practical experience in the field for which one received one’s degree. Work in a different field is not permitted. Further, while a person may generally be self-employed while in the initial 12-months of OPT, self-employment typically is not permitted while on STEM OPT. (02.Oct.2017)

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