To qualify for curricular practical training, the following must apply:
- You must have been a full time student lawfully enrolled in a full course of study for one academic year (This criterion may be waived if you are a graduate student whose academic program requires you to participate in an internship during your first year of study.);
- You have a specific job offer that entails work that is an integral part of the established curriculum in your course of study;
- Your participation in this employment opportunity is endorsed by your academic advisor;
- You are still working towards your degree requirements; and
- You will continue to maintain a full course of study as defined by the University.
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Important Note
You can only begin work after receiving your OIS Advisor's work authorization endorsement on your I-20 for specific employment each semester. Your I-20 will indicate the start and end date of your employment. You must be careful not to continue employment beyond the end date authorized on your I-20. You may apply for an extension however it must be approved in order to continue working beyond the previously authorized end date.
When you begin working, you and your employer must complete the I-9 Form, which your employer retains. You will be required to show that the CPT has been authorized on your I-20 and you will also be required to have a social security number.