选择 & CPT

Optional Practical 培训(选择)

选择性实习培训(选择)是直接接受实习培训的临时就业 与学生的主修领域相关，在完成学业后可以使用 of the student’s 学习课程. Unlike CPT, the work does not have to be an “integral part of an established curriculum.” Its optional nature allows it to be used for any 与主修领域直接相关的工作，这是一个等级 commensurate with the student’s degree 水平.

Below are some conditions of 选择: 

• 学生必须是在移民局认可的学校合法注册的全日制学生 for one full academic year before being eligible for 选择.
• 选择的总时间为12个月，必须在14个月内完成 of completion of studies.
• 就业必须与学生的水平直接相关和相称 学习课程.
• Only full-time 选择 can be requested.
• 先前使用一年或一年以上的全职CPT将取消选择的资格.

我如何申请?

Complete an I-765. The code for Optional Practical Training for question #16 is (c) (3) (b).

附上你的I-20身份证复印件，注明申请选择的日期和所有的复印件 prior forms of I-20 ID you have ever been issued.

一封你自己的求职信，说明实习的类型和工作 你打算做什么?. Explain why and how you believe this training will assist you in 你的祖国.

描述你所申请的工作与你的学习领域有何直接关系 commensurate with the 水平 的研究.

由你的学术部门主席或你的 学术顾问. You should show your proposal letter to your academic department as a basis for the academic department letter to be written. This letter should be 寄给学生事务助理院长，并包括以下信息: 

• Indication that your proposal letter has been reviewed.
• 对你的学位课程的简要描述以及你的实习计划 是否与你的学术项目直接相关，并与你的学历相称 水平.
• 说明实践训练的重要性，以补充你的计划 的研究. 
  $410.00美元的汇票或银行本票，收款人是国土安全部.
• 护照上清晰的身份证明/签名页复印件两份.
• Two legible copies of your passport expiration page.
• Two legible copies of your I-94, front and back. (You may have to darken copier setting so the red date stamp will be clear).
• Two legible copies of your previous EAD (if applicable).
• 可选实习申请需要两张护照类型的照片. 用铅笔把你的名字写在照片的背面，并留在提供的袖子里. Walgreen’s on Merrill Road takes passport photos.

如果我在收到美国的批准之前就开始了可选的实践培训怎么办 以及在我收到工作许可证之前?

任何未得到书面授权的雇佣都将被视为非法. 在你获得这两种培训之前，你不能参加任何类型的实践培训 approval from USCIS and your EAD card.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

课程实践培训(CPT)是一种结构化的培训，是一个常规的部分 of the curriculum whether required or optional.  Examples include cooperative education, internship, practicum, work-study, etc. An application for CPT must be submitted to 与国际学生顾问联系，并获得批准后才能开始工作.  CPT is job specific, employer specific and date specific.  在获得CPT工作授权之前，您必须有特定的工作 通过勤工俭学项目分配，如合作教育，要求实习， 或实习.  In addition, 就业 pursuant to CPT must be directly related to your field 的研究 and commensurate with the 水平 的研究.  Below are some conditions (CPT): 

• Student must receive internship credit for the work experience.
• 学生必须是在移民局认可的学校合法注册的全日制学生 for one full academic year before being eligible for CPT.
• 仅在学生持有F-1签证时，在完成学业之前可用 客观的.
• 必须以F-1身份继续保持完整的课程在 就业. 
  是否可以在学期开始和结束日期的增量中授予.
• 可获批兼职(20小时或以下)或全职(20小时以上).

使用一年或一年以上的全职CPT将取消可选项目的资格 Practical Training.

Application Process

在你的申请被国际学生协会批准之前，你不能开始工作 Student Advisor and you have received your new I-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curricular Practical Training?

国土安全部在某些情况下批准实际工作经验 circumstances for international students. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows 用于学位课程所要求的或可选但与学位相结合的培训 程序. 活动 that are “recommended” are not eligible for CPT approval.

Who is eligible for CPT? 

国际学生必须符合两个标准才能参加CPT:

1. SEVIS资格:学生在美国必须至少持有F-1签证 of one academic year. 研究生 students who are required to begin immediate CPT for 他们的学位课程不受一学年的要求.
2. 学术资格:学生的学位课程必须允许CPT经验. 学生必须注册实习/实习或合作课程(通常包括 一到三个学分，或者参加一门需要实习的课程 experience) and pay the appropriate tuition fees. Students should consult the course 他们的学习计划目录条目，并与他们的学术顾问会面，以确定 if their degree 程序 allows for CPT. Students who wish to undertake training that 不符合学位要求，但与专业领域直接相关 学生应向国际学生顾问咨询选修实践课程 培训(选择).

How many hours a week can I work during CPT? For how long can I work?

Students may train part-time or full-time. USCIS defines part-time as 20 hours or 每周减少. Full-time is defined as over 20 hours per week. Because CPT is based 在一门课程中，它不能在学术课程开始和结束日期之后被授权 术语. 学生不得在规定的开始日期之前开始工作，并且必须结束工作 before the authorized end date. 
请注意:完成了12个月的全日制CPT课程的学生 ineligible for 选择. Part-time CPT does not affect eligibility for 选择.

Do I need permission to begin CPT?

是的. 你的实习/实习/带薪实习顾问或你的学术顾问必须证明 你的学位课程是否允许CPT，建议的培训经验是什么 appropriate, and that it is relevant to your 学习课程. Additionally, an 国际 学生顾问必须更新您的I-20，它授权您在SEVIS工作. 在国际学生顾问更新你的I-20之前，你不能开始工作 and you have it in hand.

Where can I work using my CPT?

Employment is only allowed at the specific site listed on the I-20. 任何校外 在没有事先授权的情况下雇佣是严重违反F-1签证的.

How and when do I apply for CPT?

学生必须在上课前与国际学生顾问预约 begin for any semester in which they wish to participate in CPT. 几周后 advance is suggested. However, students should begin the process of arranging for such a work experience as soon as they know they are eligible for CPT. 学生必须 将填妥的课程实习表格带到预约地点.