After Donald Trump became president, employers and universities worried international students would no longer be allowed to work on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Many students would not come to ...

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 an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required practicum that may be available to F-1 students. It is an opportunity for ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 12-month period of work authorization afforded to all F-1 visa holders that can be used either prior to or after they have completed their program of study. The ...

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 ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization allows students in F-1 immigration status to gain practical experience in their major academic program prior to graduation. Normally, students ...

F-1 students may be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). For students in their final semester of coursework, we recommend applying for Post-Completion OPT ASAP. U.S. government OPT ...

The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) defines Curricular Practical Training (CPT) as an alternative study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required internship or practicum ...