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Day 1 CPT Employer
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows international students to gain practical experience through internships, both during their studies and after completing their academic programs. These internships go beyond simple job roles; they offer students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, thereby enhancing skills that are directly tied to their academic pursuits. To support this, USCIS provides two types of work authorization: Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
USCIS has released a list of the top 200 employers that frequently hire CPT students, offering valuable insights into companies that actively support this type of work authorization.
The full list is here: Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
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Many leading companies have reported accepting Day 1 CPT employees, according to feedback from our students. Some of these companies include Adobe, Amazon, Barclays, Bank of America, CVS, Goldman Sachs, Google, IBM, JP Morgan, PayPal, Tesla, UBS, Walmart Labs, and more.
However, it’s important to note that this data is time-sensitive, and the policies of specific companies, departments, or teams may change based on various factors. If you're looking for guidance on how to convince your employer to accept Day 1 CPT, be sure to check out our latest article, which offers strategies and solutions tailored to your situation.
To view the details, please refer to the chart below ⬇️
Our students have contributed this chart, and you're welcome to add or update information on employers that accept CPT! Click the "more" button to see the specific CPT policies for each company.
Note: All information provided is time-sensitive. If you have any questions, we strongly recommend consulting with a professional lawyer or your school’s DSO before making any decisions. The information in this article is not intended to serve as legal advice.
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- Purpose: Allows current F-1 students to extend their student status without leaving the U.S.
- Process: Typically involves updating the I-20 form with your Designated School Official (DSO) and filing with USCIS if necessary.
- Purpose: Converts a visitor status (B-1 for business or B-2 for tourism) to student status to begin or continue education in the U.S.
- Process: Requires filing Form I-539, an explanation letter, acceptance to a U.S. school, an I-20 form, and paying the SEVIS fee ($350).
- Purpose: Changes status from a student to a temporary worker, allowing full-time employment in the U.S.
- Process: Typically requires an employer to file a petition for the H-1B visa on your behalf. Once approved, the change of status can be activated within the U.S.
- Purpose: Converts J-1 status (used for exchange visitors) to F-1 status for students who wish to continue their education in the U.S.
- Process: Requires filing Form I-539, providing a valid reason for the change, and demonstrating continued eligibility for F-1 status.
- Purpose: Allows those on an H-1B work visa to change to visitor status if they no longer wish to work but want to remain in the U.S. temporarily.
- Process: Involves filing Form I-539, along with an explanation letter detailing the reason for the change, and paying the required fees.
- Purpose: Converts L-1 status (used for employees transferred within a company to the U.S.) to F-1 status to pursue education.
- Process: Similar to other student visa conversions, it requires filing Form I-539, an explanation letter, a school’s I-20 form, and payment of the SEVIS fee.
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