Some F-1 students are eligible for practical training. There are two types of F-1 practical training: curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT). Training relates directly to the student’s major area of study. Training is an integral …

There are two types of CPT: required and optional. Required CPT is when the academic program mandates practical work experience for all students in order to graduate. Optional CPT is work experience directly related to your field of study that is not …

2024年9月25日 · Practical training (PT) is employment that is directly related to a student’s major area of study. [1] F-1 students may engage in three types of PT: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Optional Practical Training extension (STEM OPT).

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) may be authorized under certain circumstances to allow F-1 students temporary off-campus employment. Such employment must be directly related to a student's major field of study and an integral or important part of the program of study.

2023年5月30日 · An F-1 nonimmigrant student may begin CPT after the designated school official (DSO) has authorized CPT on the student’s Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. CPT is any alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required internship or practicum offered by sponsoring employers ...

2024年12月10日 · There are two types of practical training available for F-1 students: curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT). CPT is integral to your major and the experience must be part of your program of study.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students to complete an unpaid or paid internship experience that is integral to the completion of their degree. Employment starts at the beginning of and completes at the end of each term (fall, spring, and summer).

This article discusses how to complete the I-9 Form for CPT and OPT students. Understand the required documentation, reverification process, and best compliance practices. Products

CPT, or Curricular Practical Training, gives international students authorization to gain employment training and to work in paid internships positions. Students have a chance to work full-time (more than 20 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours or less per week) earning money in US dollars and gain work experience in their area of interest.

CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training, and it is a type of employment authorization for F-1 visa nonimmigrant students who are pursuing practical training related to their academic field of study.