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 ...

Enrolled students who wish to participate in a required experience directly related to and required by their academic program must be authorized for Curricular Practical Training (“CPT”). Curricular ...

Attacks against Optional Practical Training (OPT) show opponents of immigration generally are also against admitting international students to the United States. To gain experience in a chosen ...

Any international student on an F-1 visa planning on doing an internship in the summer in the U.S. needs to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). If you are interested in CPT, please complete ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stuart Anderson writes about immigration, business and globalization. An upcoming Trump administration rule is expected to end or ...

US lawmakers have put forward the ‘Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025,’ which seeks to remove the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on ...

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 ...

As an F-1 student, you may only work off campus in the U.S. if you have received special written work authorization approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The following ...

Read our information comparing common F-1 off-campus employment authorizations to determine which is most appropriate for your situation. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of ...

Our curriculum is designed to give you real-world experience matched with your in-class education. Practical training is the key component that makes you job-ready after graduation, so we start early ...

Many programs at RIT consider work experience as an integral part of their program. These experiences may include alternate work/study programs, internships, cooperative education, and practicum ...