I have been self-employed and working as a contractor during the first 12 months of optional practical training (OPT) after graduating with a degree in a STEM field. …
... I will be eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in a couple of months. Can I continue to work for my own business? My company is registered with E-Verify. Answer In its preamble to the May 10, 2016 STEM rule, USCIS indicated, "…...