13 Are you eligible? To be eligible for CPT, an F-1 student must: Have maintained a lawful F-1 status. Have been enrolled as a full-time student for at least one academic year or nine months, unless in a graduate program. How to apply? 1. Front-end (to companies): Communicate with the Employment Resource Center as they can help with internship/co-op/job search, job exploration, building a cover letter or resume, interviews, etc. Apply well before the deadline and provide them with an email id that you access on a per day basis. 2. Back-end (to Trine): Communicate with your academic advisors and the Office of International Services before and/or as you apply for an internship or co-op. Also communicate after you are offered a position in any company to ensure approval from your academic advisor. Obtain a letter from your employer, which includes the following details: dates of training, job description, and the number of hours you will be working per week. Wait as academic advisor communicates with OIS to update your I-20. OIS will contact you if and when your CPT is approved and your I-20 has been updated. People to be in close contact with: Your academic advisor. Employment Resource Center. Office of International Services. Important facts: Students are advised to keep the following factors in mind: To be able to work in the United States, one must be approved and authorized. Any form of employment without authorization is considered illegal. Final approval of credit-granting internships or co-ops is with your respective academic department. Approval of CPT is printed on your I-20 along with the name of your employer, and dates of your employment. CPT is approved one semester at a time. If a student continues with his/her internship or co-op after one semester, he/she must re-enroll in a CPT course. Students authorized for CPT of one year or more lose their eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT). To be eligible for OPT, one must work for less than 52 weeks or 2,080 hours. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of the number of hours they work. Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.
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