US universities pausing CPT program after new ICE memo: Indian students in a fix
- 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 graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by a university's Designated School Official (DSO).
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- 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 graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by a university's Designated School Official (DSO).
Sources: Times of India