What is CPT : Curricular Practical Training

Most important things you need to know about CPT  for F1 student in USA 


While you are in your school/university you can choose CPT which is a training which is curricular practical training. You can't have over 12 months of CPT programme.
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If more than a period of 12 months of CPT then you are inelgible for OPT. Normally there are people  getting internships of  Entry level positions during summer term for a time of 3 months.

Basically organizations in USA recruit interns in summer term for 12 or 14 week period.


There are a some most importatrnt things for an f1 student  to remember before you try for your CPT : 



  • CPT must identify with your major and the experience you increase must be a piece of your project study. 


  • Typically in USA on the masters F1 student go for  CPT ( Entry level position ) following two semseters or a period of 9 Months . There are a few of schools which give day 1 CPT however it is normally prescribed to pursue your CPT following 9 Months. 


  • Your school DSO will give you another I-20 which will demonstrate that the DSO has endorsed your employment. 


  • You can either wok full time or part time for maintenance on your CPT. 


Verify you don't develop the time of CPT said on your I-20 . In the event that you require expansion contact your DSO and request another I-20 .