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Announcements
Office of International Education
Summer employment for continuing F-1 students
Date: March 31, 2006
If you are graduating this semester, this message does NOT apply to you.
Dear Students:
Do you have an internship or other off-campus employment this summer?
If you are not completing your program and intend to work off campus this summer, you will need to apply for employment authorization.
You may be eligible to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). To apply, you must first read the CPT handout available from OIE or on line here. Follow the instructions in the handout and submit the required paperwork to OIE for CPT authorization BEFORE you begin employment.
To facilitate the processing of CPT requests, OIE has scheduled nine CPT application sessions. You may bring your completed application to OIE on a walk-in basis between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on the following dates:
April 17
April 18
April 24
April 27
May 2
May 3
May 8
May 10
May 16
During our walk-in hours, you may arrive at any time between noon and 1 p.m. and you will be able to speak briefly with an advisor and submit your application. You do not need to make an appointment for this session but you must bring the following items with you:
-Your passport,
-The Department Recommendation Form from the CPT instructions completed by an academic advisor, department head, or dean,
-An original offer letter that includes the number of hours per week you’ll be working, the location of employment and the beginning and ending dates of employment,
-Proof of enrollment for an internship/practicum course (a printout from the HUB web site is sufficient.)
Processing of the CPT will take 1 week, so plan ahead!
If your program does not have an internship/practicum requirement or option, you will need to btain a different type of employment authorization such as Optional Practical Training (OPT). To apply for OPT, attend an OPT information/application session at OIE. OPT processing may take 2 to 3 months. Please call 412-268-5231 to schedule your OPT session date if necessary.
Last Updated On: October 3, 2007