Curricular Practical Training Application (CPT)

To apply for CPT, please bring the following to the Office of Visa Services: 

1. Advisor’s CPT Recommendation Form completed and signed by your academic advisor, indicating that the employment will be credit bearing, that you have registered for the credit, and that the employment is an integral part of the academic program. 

2. A letter from your employer that MUST include (Please note that an offer letter from the employer may not include this exact information. If that is the case, you would need a new letter from your employer with the required elements).

• Job title

• Dates of employment

• Number of hours of work per week

• Location (including a full address) of employment

• Brief description of the work.

3. Form I-538 - You need to complete Section A only; Items 1, 2, 7 and Item 8 (signature and date only). 

4. Your original I-20 (we will issue a new I-20, endorse permission for CPT on the new document and return both documents you).

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