Curricular Practical Training

CPT restriction for international students: Universities challenge new ICE policy, says it was announced abruptly

wizbuddypointm@gmail.com2 days ago05 mins

CPT crackdown has been legally challenged by universities in the US. International students in the US were suddenly told by their colleges in August that they would no longer be allowed to do Curricular Practical Training as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent messages to colleges that if practical training is a must for…

Foreign students must make an official request for authorization: ICE issues new memo as colleges pause CPT program; American students will also have to complete training

wizbuddypointm@gmail.com1 month ago08 mins

ICE explains why CPT is not meant for only international students. As US universities started pausing CPT (Curricular Practical Training), which is a temporary work authorization for F-1 students, triggering confusion over the future of international students in the US, Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued another memo clarifying and doubling down on the new restrictions….

US universities pausing CPT program after new ICE memo: Indian students in a fix

wizbuddypointm@gmail.com2 months ago04 mins

US universities are pausing CPT programs after new memo from ICE. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after…