Applying for Curricular Practical Training
Applying for F1 visa Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Please see the ISSO's CPT page for students, including what needs to be in the offer letter.
- The offer letter must include specific beginning and end dates.
- CPT has to fall within our semester dates.
- It can take up to 2 weeks to get authorization, although it usually takes less time.
- Students must be enrolled in an academic course to qualify for CPT. Please see your specific academic program for internship course eligibility and requirements.
For J-1 visas work authorization must come from their sponsor.