Cooperative Agreement For Cpt In Texas
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CPT Eligibility Requirements: The student is currently in the U.S. in valid F-1 status. The student has been enrolled on a full time basis in the current program of study for at least one full academic year (fall and spring semesters) immediately prior to the start of the training or work.
CPT is defined as alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school which must be "an integral part of an established curriculum" (8 CFR 241.2(f)(10)).
To obtain CPT, a student must: Be in valid F-1 immigration status for at least two full-time semesters (1 academic year). Secure an academically appropriate internship offer directly related to the student's field of study. Obtain CPT authorization BEFORE beginning employment; authorization cannot be back-dated.
Eligibility for CPT Be in valid F-1 immigration status for at least two full-time semesters (1 academic year). Secure an academically appropriate internship offer directly related to the student's field of study. Obtain CPT authorization BEFORE beginning employment; authorization cannot be back-dated.
ESL and non-degree students (VISP, exchange, certificate) are not eligible for CPT.
CPT is not a separate visa category and does not require “sponsorship” from an employer. However, the student must have a practical training offer from the employer before they can apply for CPT authorization.
No employer sponsorship is needed for students to work using CPT. However, the application requires the employer to provide a job offer letter indicating the student's name, job title and job duties, number of hours/week (or full-time/part-time), location of employment and employment start and end dates.
The student must have been enrolled in one full academic year of study unless the program requires some type of internship or practicum during the first year of study. The student will continue to be enrolled full time while participating in CPT. The training is “an integral part of an established curriculum.”
CPT is defined as alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school which must be "an integral part of an established curriculum" (8 CFR 241.2(f)(10)).
Employer Role: Applying for OPT is solely the responsibility of the students and therefore requires no action on the part of the hiring organization, OPT can be granted to the student with or without an offer of employment.
