Can I be paid on STEM OPT while travelling to home country and working from home

[friendof2005]

hello, my STEM OPT expires in Jun 2012 and I will be travelling to my home country in Jan 2012. I want to get paid while working from home from my Home country. Is this allowed. My intension is not to return back but work for the company until june 2012 and get paid.

[kabkaba]

It does not matter who you work for and get paid while in your home country.
If you want to return on F1 Visa to continue your OPT, it is recommended that your stay outside is not very long (max 1 or 2 months) and your employment is reported to your DSO.