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CPT Application Undergraduate - Office of Student Affairs - sa utep 2025

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The document outlines the application process for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1/F-3 visa holders at The University of Texas at El Paso. It details eligibility requirements, necessary documentation, and steps to apply for CPT, which allows international students to gain work experience related to their major while maintaining their student status. The document emphasizes the importance of obtaining prior approval before engaging in off-campus employment and provides guidelines for academic advisors in certifying the relevance of the proposed work experience.

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How many days of full time CPT authorization are available to F-1 students who want to remain eligible for OPT?

If you have 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you are ineligible for OPT, but part-time CPT is fine and will not stop you from doing OPT.

How long is full-time CPT allowed before you are no longer eligible for OPT 24 months and 1 day 12 months and 15 days 36 months and 30 days 11 months and 29 days?

Students can work on either full-time or part-time CPT. There is no limit to the length of time a student can participates in CPT; however, if the student has more than 11 months and 29 days or more of full-time CPT, they are ineligible for OPT. There is no limit to part-time CPT participation and OPT eligibility.

What is a CPT for international students?

U.S. regulations do not explicitly restrict on-campus employment while participating in CPT. Therefore, I.S. recommends that students who wish to work on-campus while engaging in CPT should apply for part-time CPT and not exceed 40 hours of work combined between their on- campus work and CPT work.

How many days of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility?

CPT does not interfere with students eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation unless they have done a total of 12 months full-time CPT during their degree program.

What is the full-time limit for CPT?

Part-time and full-time practical training is defined by immigration as: Part-time CPT- 20 hours or less per week. Full-time CPT- more than 20 hours per week.

What is the CPT rule for OPT?

Students who use 12 months or more of full-time (20 or more hours per week) CPT will have no available time for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Students who use fewer than 12 months of full-time CPT still will be eligible for up to 12 months of OPT.

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