Curricular Practical Training is an opportunity for students on F-1 visas to learn practical skills related to their majors. CPT serves as work authorization and is an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other types of required internship or practicum that a sponsoring employer offers through agreements with a student’s school.
The internship must relate directly to the student’s major area of study and be an integral part of the school’s established curriculum.
Please keep in mind that CPT can only be authorized until the last day of finals.
We will need to authorize you for CPT each semester and provide you with an updated Form I-20 before you begin your internship.
Allow us at least 2-4 business days to process the documents and authorize you for CPT.