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 ...

As an F-1 student, you may only work off campus in the U.S. if you have received special written work authorization approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The following ...

Read our information comparing common F-1 off-campus employment authorizations to determine which is most appropriate for your situation. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of ...

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 ...

Graduate students exception to one-year requirement – internship must be required of all students in the program within the first year. Must maintain FT enrollment or have authorization for PT ...

Curricular practical training is defined as alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required practicum. 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10) Students must receive course ...

The CPT start date indicated in your offer letter must be at least 10 business days from the day you submit your CPT Request in the MyISSS portal to allow time for your academic advisor/graduate ...