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Immigration

F-1 Practical Training

Students who have been in F-1 visa status for 9 consecutive months may apply for employment related to their field of study through “practical training.” There are two kinds of Practical Training:

  1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  2. Optional Practical Training (OPT) and OPT Reporting Requirements

In addition, students who are currently on post-completion Optional Practical Training may be eligible for a STEM OPT Extension.

  1. STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) and STEM OPT Reporting Requirements

The average processing time for Curricular Practical Training is 2 weeks. The average processing time for Optional Practical Training is 3 months.

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