mistakes to avoid on curricular practical training (cpt)
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Top Mistakes while working on CPT – Curricular Practical
Training .
Presented By Shah Peerally, Esqwww.Peerallylaw.comPhone (510) 742 5887
What is CPT?
CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training. It is often used by students to get internship
and work experience. Many students will use CPT to obtain off-
campus work.
Who gets a CPT?
An F-1 nonimmigrant student may begin CPT after the Designated School Official has completed the Form I-20 endorsement page. CPT is alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. A CPT must be a part of an established curriculum.
When to Use?
CPT has to be used before the completion of the degree.
Part time or Full Time
CPT can be part time or full time (but full time would reduce the length of your OPT).
Compensation
CPT can be paid or unpaid
Full Time Course
Student must continue to be a full time student during the CPT (except in the summer/vacation period).
Specific Employers
Student may engage in CPT only for a specific employer, location, and period approved and recorded.
1 year increment only
CPT may be granted in increment of no more than one year.
Remember! In order to apply for CPT, the student must have
a job offer; further, to accept CPT, the student must complete one academic year, or be enrolled in a language program prior to the completion of their studies. The student must request CPT from their designated school official (DSO) and follow the procedures established by the school official. A graduate student, however, may have CPT authorized by their school official during the first semester of the academic program if the program requires practical experience.
Important
Information provided is purely educational. You should not act or refrain to act solely on the information provided. Contact an attorney for help.No attorney-client relationship is created by this slide or video.
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