Practical training is temporary employment authorization to gain practical experience in your major area of study. Accordingly, work experiences must be directly related to an F-1 student’s program of ...

Enrolled students who wish to participate in a required experience directly related to and required by their academic program must be authorized for Curricular Practical Training (“CPT”). Curricular ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of off-campus work authorization that allows students in F-1 immigration status to gain practical experience in their major or academic program prior to ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is intended to provide hands-on practical experience complementary to the academic program, 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii). Students on practical training are still ...

To be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), students must receive course credit or be in a recognized co-op program. Online CPT Request Form* Copy of your job offer letter that includes ...

Students in F-1 status who have completed two semesters of an academic program are eligible for a total of 12 months of work authorization known as Optional Practical Training (OPT). You can apply to ...