|
CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN F-1 STATUS |
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) defines Curricular Practical Training (CPT) as employment which is an integral part of an established curriculum, including: alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. CPT is available only prior to the completion of your degree program and you must have a job offer at the time of application.
There are two types of CPT:
-
Required part of program - the program requires employment in the field of study to graduate.
NJCU typically does not offer this type of CPT.
-
Non-required part of program - the practical experience is for credit and directly related to your field of study (cooperative education, credit - bearing internship, etc).
|
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
To apply, USCIS requirements state that youn must:
Please note that for "credit bearing" CPT, students must be enrolled during the semester that they are engaged in CPT.
Very few programs at New Jersey City University require employment in the field of study to graduate, but the non-required CPT may be an excellent way to meet the student's need for practical experience.
|
Procedures for Applying for Curricular Practical Training |
-
Ask your international student advisor, cooperative education advisor, faculty advisor, and/or departament chair (if applicable) to fill out the
Curricular Practical Training
Recommendation form and submit the completed
form at least two weeks before beginning your job.
-
Obtain and submit a copy of your most current transcript from the Registrar’s Office in Hepburn Hall.
-
Complete all required cooperative education forms.
-
Obtain and submit a letter from your prospective employer.
The letter MUST be on letterhead and include:
-
Duties of the job
-
Beginning and ending date of your employment
-
Supervisor’s name, title, addresses and phone number
-
Average amount of hours worked per week
|
