![CPT Eligibility
1. Complete one full academic year at Hult
San Francisco [in F-1 status]
• Fall, Winter, Spring, OR
• Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, Winter – must take 6 credits in
each Summer term to qualify
2. Continue to maintain F-1 status if
participating in AY rotation.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/u-150115162803-conversion-gate01/85/U-S-Work-Authorization-and-Global-Rotation-8-320.jpg)
U.S. Work Authorization and Global Rotation
- 1. U.S. Work Authorization and Global Rotation Eva Hu Visas and Compliance Manager
- 2. Global Rotation What happens to my F-1 visa status? • Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic Year (AY) Rotation • Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad. AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4 SF SF LON SF F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1
- 3. Global Rotation What happens to my F-1 visa status? • Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic Year (AY) Rotation • Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad. AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4 SF LON SF SF F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1
- 4. Global Rotation What happens to my F-1 visa status? • Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic Year (AY) Rotation • Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad. AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4 SF LON LON SF F-1 F-1 Not in F-1 F-1
- 5. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) vs. Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- 6. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) What is it? CPT is a type of work authorization which allows F-1 students to participate in an off-campus internship in the U.S. to gain work experience related to their major field of study.
- 7. How do I get CPT? 1. Secure an internship in the U.S. • Must be directly related to your major • Can be paid or unpaid 2. Get approval from the School. • Submit petition to the School • Complete workshops and attend mandatory meetings • Earn academic credit by registering for internship course (3 credits) 3. Visas and Compliance will authorize CPT. • You will receive a new I-20 with CPT authorization before you start internship.
- 8. CPT Eligibility 1. Complete one full academic year at Hult San Francisco [in F-1 status] • Fall, Winter, Spring, OR • Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, Winter – must take 6 credits in each Summer term to qualify 2. Continue to maintain F-1 status if participating in AY rotation.
- 9. CPT Authorization Rules: • CPT is granted for a specific period of time. • CPT is granted for a specific employer. • When school is in session: Maximum 20 hrs/week • When school is not in session (Summer): 20+ hrs/week • Must have new I-20 with CPT authorization before starting internship. DO NOT start internship until you have this new I-20.
- 10. Optional Practical Training (OPT) What is it? OPT is a type of work authorization which allows F-1 students to work in the U.S. for 12 months after graduation to gain work experience related to their major field of study.
- 11. What can I do with OPT? Where can I work? • Regular paid employment • Internships (paid or unpaid) • Work for hire/contract • Self-employed/start your own business Requirements: • Must work at minimum 20 hrs/week • Work must be directly related to your major field of study • Work must be relevant for someone with a Bachelor’s degree • Once your OPT starts, do not accrue more than 90 days of unemployment
- 12. How do I get OPT? 1. Complete your degree at Hult. • Registrar’s office will verify degree completion and check credits. 2. In your final term: Apply for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with USCIS. • If completing your degree early, your I-20 will be shortened. • Attend an OPT Application Workshop. • Start working once you receive EAD card.
- 13. Who is eligible for OPT? Option 1: Complete your degree by spending your final academic year in San Francisco. Spend these final terms in the U.S.: • Fall, Winter, Spring, OR • Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, Winter - must take 6 credits in each Summer term to qualify Fall Winter Spring Complete degree SF SF SF Summer 1 Summer 2 Fall SF SF SF Winter SF Complete degree
- 14. Who is eligible for OPT? Option 2: Must meet all requirements below: • Student must be enrolled for one academic year (F, W, Sp) in the U.S. in F-1 status. • Continue to maintain F-1 status if participating in AY rotation. • Spend final academic term at the San Francisco campus. AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4 SF SF LON SF Still in F-1 status
- 15. Who is eligible for OPT? Option 2: Must meet all requirements below: • Student must be enrolled for one academic year (F, W, Sp) in the U.S. in F-1 status. • Continue to maintain F-1 status if participating in AY rotation. • Spend final academic term at the San Francisco campus. AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4 SF SF LON LON Still in F-1 status Not in F-1 status
- 16. Questions? Visas and Compliance – Room 214 Drop-in Advising: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Hub Available by appointment: Email: visas.sanfrancisco@email.hult.edu