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Curricular Practical Training

Temporary employment such as an internship, practicum, and alternative work-study or cooperative education may be authorized under certain circumstances as curricular practical training (CPT). Such training must not only be related to your major field of study but must also be an integral part of your established curriculum still in progress...more

Optional Practical Training

On April 8, 2008, The Department of Homeland Security published an interim final rule that changes several key aspects of F-1 optional practical training (OPT). The rule is effective April 8, 2008. OPT is training that is directly related to an F-1 academic student's major area of study. It is intended to provide students with practical experience in their field of study during or upon completion of a degree program...more