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:
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- Post-Completion 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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