When is a F-1 student eligible for CPT?

A student is only eligible for CPT if he or she meets the following requirements:

  • Has been enrolled on a full-time basis for a full academic year (two semesters) or enrolled in a graduate program that requires participation in a practicum or internship course during the first two semesters. 
  • Will continue to be enrolled during a full course of study during CPT.
  • The training is an integral part of an established curriculum.
  • The training is directly related to the student’s major area of study.
Category: 
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)