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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization that allows an F-1 student to engage in employment that is an “integral part

of an established curriculum.” At JHU, this is define to mean that the student is either

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participating in an internship that is a required component of their degree program, or

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participating in an optional experience for which they are enrolled in an internship or practicum course.

Student Eligibility Requirements

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Student is in good academic standing.

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Student has been enrolled as an F-1 student for at least one academic year (Fall & Spring semester). (Students in a

graduate program that requires an internship of all students during the first year are exempt from this requirement)

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Student has maintained lawful F-1 status.

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Student has not completed the degree program.

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The employment is related to the field of study and commensurate with the level of study.

Types of CPT

Curricular Practical Training as a Required Component of the Degree Program

If practical training is a requirement of a degree program (i.e. all students in the program must complete practical training to satisfy

degree requirements), CPT may be authorized. Authorization can be for full-time or part-time employment based on the

department’s requirement. This type of CPT does not require proof of enrollment (although the program may have a registration

requirement for other purposes).

Curricular Practical Training as an Optional Experience

CPT may be authorized if the student will enroll in an internship or practicum course during the term in which the work is being

performed. The specific course registration will depend upon the school and program in which the student is enrolled. The course

does not need to provide academic credit nor a grade, but must appear on the student’s transcript. If taking CPT during a fall or

spring term, the student must maintain full time course enrollment.

In most circumstances, students are limited to part time (20 hours/week or less) CPT during the fall and spring terms; full time CPT

may be approved during summer terms when full time study is not a requirement.

Doctoral students who have completed all course work and are working on their thesis or dissertation may receive permission for

full time CPT during a fall or spring term if the work experience is clearly documented as necessary for completion of the

thesis/dissertation, due to access to specific equipment, data, or processes; or is part of an established program for full time CPT

that has been approved as appropriate by the Office of International Services. CPT cannot be used to begin employment that will

continue after degree completion.

Documentation and Application Process

You must submit the completed and signed Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request Form and an employment letter which must

include employment start and end dates, number of hours worked per week, name and address of workplace, job title and job

description.

Submitting the Application. You may either bring the completed application and all supporting materials to an OIS location during

scheduled advising hours or submit the application and documentation as a single PDF file by going to Sign

in with your JHED ID and under “F-1 Student Services” you will find the electronic form to submit your documentation. Follow the

instructions and indicate if you will visit an advisor (in case of questions) or wish to have the application processed from the

documentation submitted. Please be aware that all students on JHMI’s I-20 must visit the Medical Institutions location of OIS for

services; students on Homewood, Carey, Peabody, or SAIS I-20s may visit any of the other 4 OIS locations for services.

Please be aware that

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Although there is no limit on the amount of CPT which may be approved, if you are authorized for 12 months or more of full

time CPT, you will be ineligible for Optional Practical Training. Part time CPT has no impact on OPT.

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Your work permission is not valid until you have the I-20 with the CPT authorization on it.

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CPT authorization is for a specific employer only; if you wish to change CPT employers a new application must be submitted

and approved.

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You are permitted to work only between the dates authorized. We cannot backdate CPT. If you wish to extend your CPT

permission, you must submit a new application and have it approved. We recommend you do this at least 2 weeks prior

the beginning date of an extension request.

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