On-campus Employment Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Optional Practical Training (OPT)

 Accept Unauthorized Employment  DON’T DO IT!!!! Students are caught more often than you think

 F-1 students can work on campus without authorization  J-1 students need authorization – Contact ISFO  How much can I work?  Part-time/ 20 hours during the semesters  Full-time/ 37.5 hours on breaks (campus full time is 37.5 not the traditional 40)  Only available to students maintaining good status (academically and with immigration)

 Available only to F-1  Must have been enrolled full-time for two semesters before applying  Must have authorization in advance from ISFO  Part-time (20 hours/week) only during Fall and Spring semesters  Full-time available only during breaks  Can combine on and off campus work but cannot go over the hours/week work limits

 Job offer letter from employer on employer letterhead:  address where you will work  dates of intended employment  duties  CPT application signature at bottom from academic advisor approving intended employment as appropriate part of your academic program, directly related to your field of study  Must be registered for related course credit  Only issued by semester, so you must reapply each semester.

 Do not ever work before the start date on your CPT I-20!  Do not ever work after the end date on your CPT I-20!  After you complete your academic program, CPT is no longer available.

 Available to J-1 students  18 months total (before and after completion)  Authorization from Responsible Officer of your J-1 program  Must have a written job offer  Letter from academic advisor

 OPT is a one-year work experience to use after your program completion  You should apply for OPT at the beginning of the semester in which you will complete your program  Application forms & instructions can be obtained from ISFO the semester of program completion.