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Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

  
Purpose/Uses:

    Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is one form of employment authorization available to F-1 students while they are currently enrolled in a degree program.
    

  
Request workflow:

    
  1. Talk to your academic advisor to discuss internship options in your specific degree program.
  2. Interview and get an offer letter for an INTERNSHIP position.
  3. Submit Prospective Employer's Information to the company and get a letter from the company.
  4. Enroll in the corresponding internship course. Your Department can provide details.
  5. Have your academic advisor fill out the CPT Academic Advisor Recommendation form.
  6. Fill out the CPT Student Form.
  7. Submit completed forms to OIE with your current I-20.
  8. Within 7-10 business days, OIE will determine eligibility and issue a new I-20 authorizing the employment for the specified dates.
  9. Once you receive your new I-20, you may begin working on the start date listed on page 3.

 (for more detailed instructions please read CPT Student Form below)



  
Cost:

    Free.
  
Forms/Documents

      Prospective Employers Information(71 kb)
     CPT Advisor Recommendation Form (135 kb)
     CPT Student Form(163 kb)