Can I extend OPT beyond 12 months?

Yes, if you are a student with a STEM degree, you can extend your duration to 17 months or more.

What is OPT Cap-Gap Extension?

If a company wishes to hold back the student for a longer time than permitted under OPT, the student is required to upgrade from an F1 visa to an H1B visa. A cap-gap extension permits students to stay in the US at the time of upgrading from F-1 OPT or OPT STEM to H-1B status.

How many hours can I work in CPT?

Students can work up to 40 hours a week during CPT.

Who is eligible for OPT in the US?

Eligibility to apply for OPT: The student must be an F1 visa holder at the time of application.Should be enrolled in a full-time course for at least one academic year.The student should not have previously applied for and used an OPT for the same degree level.

Is CPT better than OPT?

Both CPT and OPT are designed to provide international students with valuable work experience where one allows students to work while studying, and another allows students to work either during or after studies.

Can I switch from CPT to OPT?

Yes, the federal rule for working international students stipulates that they can change to OPT only if they meet the necessary requirements. However, if students are employed in a full-time CPT for 12 months or more, they will lose their eligibility to apply for OPT.

Can I work more than 20 hours weekly under OPT?

Yes, international students can work over 20 hours per week, depending on the type of job role and chosen OPT.

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The US allows students to apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training), practical training programs which allow students to gain work experience during and after the completion of their course.

CPT vs OPT: Meaning, Difference, and How to Apply

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