S4 Q&A: If I use full-time CPT, will I still be eligible for OPT later?

 Using 12 months or more of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT at that degree level, while part-time CPT doesn't count toward that limit. So 'full-time CPT for the whole program' is a real trade-off if you hope to use OPT later. Our senior consultant maps it with you before you choose.