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 ...

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment for practical training directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Additional information about OPT can be found on the USCIS ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a benefit for international students in F-1 status that allows temporary training authorization for an “alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education ...

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 ...

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 ...