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He would be able to do only part time CPT from the get go. This is capped at a max of 20 hours per week. Once 9 months have passed, he can do full time CPT of 4
by eshvk 14y ago
He would be able to do only part time CPT from the get go. This is capped at a max of 20 hours per week. Once 9 months have passed, he can do full time CPT of 40 hours.
- israelyc 14y agoNot true. Some colleges let you take full time CPT classes (3 credit) as part of their curriculum. However, if the total exceeds 1 year of full time work he will not be eligible for a year of CPT with no school after he graduates. Where are you located?
- eshvk 14y agoFrom here: ( http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-11261/0-0-0-17197/0-0-0-17800.html http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-... ) Refer the paragraph: "Practical training may be authorized to an F-1 student who has been lawfully enrolled on a full time basis, in a Service-approved college, university, conservatory, or seminary for one full academic year. "
- israelyc 14y agoI know for a fact that this is not true for an MBA student. Maybe it only applies for a bachelors. Email me if you need specifics.
- israelyc 14y agoEdit: "a year of OPT" (after graduation).