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CPT and OPT
CPT | OPT

Instructions: Curricular Practical Training

What is CPT?

* CPT is employment that is required for your major or is for internship course credit. Examples: internships, cooperative education, and practica.

Am I eligible for CPT?

* Students must have maintained F-1 status for one academic year.

What’s the difference between full & part time CPT?

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Part-time CPT is 20 hours a week or less. If done during school year, must maintain full time status. It has no effect on OPT.
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Full-time CPT is more than 20 hours a week. (25 hrs a week is full time). If you do more than 12 months of full-time CPT, you lose your OPT option.

When can I start work?

* Before starting work in a CPT position, a student must have authorization from the International Student Advisor. After you receive endorsement, you may begin CPT on the start date indicated.

How can I renew my CPT?

* You cannot start CPT until date authorized by the Advisor. You also cannot work past the date authorized by your advisor unless you apply for and are granted an extension of your permission to work.

* If you enroll for additional internship credit, you must renew CPT with the International Student Advisor.
* Application Check-list: The following documents must be given to the International Student Advisor for CPT authorization.
* A letter from the Internship Advisor and/or Dept. Director stating the following:
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You will be engaged in practical experience in your major field approved for internship.
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Dates of proposed employment
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Name & Address of employer
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Number of hours per week you will be employed.
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Attach proof of academic enrollment in internship credit.
* Letter from Employer stating:
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Job title
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Dates of Employment
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Number of Hours per week
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Place of Employment
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Description of Work
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A copy of the page in the College catalog indicating that employment is required of all students in this major to complete the program.
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Original I-20, pages 3-4.
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Form I-538. “Certification by Designated School Official”

Instructions: Optional Practical Training

What is OPT?

* OPT provides international students with work experience in their major field of study for a maximum of 12 months. It can be done:
* Part-time during school if enrolled for 12 credits
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Full-time during summer if registered for fall
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Full-time after completion of studies

Am I eligible for OPT?

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Students must have maintained F-1 status for one full academic year.

What kind of job should I get?

* OPT must be directly related to student’s major field of study and be appropriate to student’s education level.

When can I start work?

* Before starting work in an OPT position, a student must have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) from the INS. You cannot start work without it.

When should I apply for OPT?

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Apply early (it takes up to 90 days to process an application)
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120 days before graduation is the earliest date to apply
* You cannot apply for OPT after you graduate!

How will I know when INS receives my application?

* When INS receives your application you will be sent an I-797 receipt that shows a “receipt number” in the upper left hand corner of the form and states the expected processing time for your application. Keep this receipt!! If your request is approved, you will be issued an EAD card that will be good for a specified period of OPT.

Can I travel out of the country while I’m waiting?

* You should not leave the US while you are waiting for the INS to grant you an EAD card.

Important: Once authorization for a specific period of OPT has been granted, it cannot be revoked.

Application Check-list:

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The processing fee for OPT is $88 check or money order made payable to Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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Signature Card: Place your signature within the blue lines of the signature box in the middle of the card. You will not need a fingerprint at this time.
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Photographs: You will need two un-retouched photos of yourself taken within 30 days of the application no larger than 1.5 x 1.5 inches. You head should only be about 1.25 inches in the picture. The background should be white on thin, glossy paper showing a three-quarter profile of the right side of your face with the right ear visible. Print your name and I-94 card number lightly on the back of each photo in pencil. Place the photos in a small envelope marked “photos” and attach them to the rest of your application.
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Photocopy of your passport and visa page.
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I-20. Include your original I-20 with the application.
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Your most recent I-94 departure card.
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Form I-765. Application for Employment Authorization. Complete this entire form including certification signature.

Answers to Common Questions about the I-765 form.

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Question 10, I-94 (white card in the passport) departure number in top left corner
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Questions 12 & 13, I-94 or I-20 (red immigration stamp on right side-gives date and place)
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Question 16, Put C, 3, I

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