Cpt Handout And Co-Op Agreement (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

Employment Eligibility Verification

When you begin work, you and your employer must complete a form entitled “Employment Eligibility Verification” (USCIS Form I-9), which

the employer retains. The I-9 must be updated each time you receive a renewal of your work permission. This form requires you to

document your identity and work authorization according to directions on the back of the form. The most convenient combinations of the

various items acceptable as documentation include: your I-20 with the Curricular Practical Training work authorization, a valid passport,

and an I-94 card marked for F-1 student status. Your employer, who keeps Form I-9, may make copies of the documents you submit, and

return the originals to you. You will also need a social security card. If you do not already have a social security card, or if you have a card

which is marked “not valid for employment” take your passport (if you are Canadian you may use another form of photo-bearing

identification), I-94 Departure Record, form I-20, and letter from GEO to the office of Social Security Administration, and apply for a new

Social Security card. Note that your number will remain the same if you already had one, but the notation on the card should change to

indicate that employment is valid with authorization.

Social Security and Other Taxes

In general, F-1 students who have been in the US less than five years are “non-residents for tax purposes” and are exempt from Social

Security (FICA) and Medicare taxes (see Internal Revenue Service Publication 519, “U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens”). However, your earnings

are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Tax returns must be filed on or before April 15 each year for the previous calendar

year, which will determine if any of the withheld taxes can be refunded.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Provided you meet all the requirements, an advisor in the Global Education Office will authorize the CPT. You do not need to apply through the U.S.

CIS. However, it is recommended that you apply as soon as you receive the job offer, or AT LEAST two weeks before you plan to begin

employment. Also,

. To apply, follow the steps

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT ENROLL IN CO

OP AFTER THE SIXTH WEEK OF FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER

below.

STEP 1: Be Informed

Read this entire handout thoroughly and carefully.

STEP 2: Complete the Co-op process with the Career Services Office, Student Services, Room 220:

To get the approval you will need to complete an Educational Agreement that includes your prospective job duties and learning

objectives. You, your employer, your academic advisor, an GEO advisor and a career development facilitator (CDF) from Career

Services Office will need to sign this form.

STEP 3: Once your Co-op is approved, enroll for E Co-op 105 class (Career Services will give you a course number to enroll)

Register for the Co-op 105 Work Phase for the semester in which you are working (Note that if your Co-op is approved after the

official add/drop class deadline, you will need to wait until Career Services registers you for the Co-op 105 and it appears on your

transcript in order for you to be authorized for the training)

STEP 4: Obtain a copy of your Education Agreement from the Co-op office

STEP 5: Bring the completed Education Agreement form to GEO and submit your documents to an International Advisor during walk-

in hours (1-3pm daily)

Call 277-4032 and speak to an advisor if you cannot come to walk-in hours You will need to bring:

 Completed CO-OP Learning Agreement

 Current passport

 Current I-94

The international advisor will review the paperwork, and if everything is in order authorize the training in SEVIS.

STEP 6: Pick up your SEVIS I-20 at GEO

You will have to come back within 5 business days to pick up your new I-20 with the CPT authorization. When you come to pick up

your new I-20, please check to make sure that your CPT authorization is properly recorded on page 3 of the I-20. Also, please sign

your new I-20 on p.1 in #11.

STEP 7: Work Start and End Dates

Once you have received the authorization from the International Advisor, you can work between the dates specified in the

authorization and for the number of hours authorized. You must be careful not to continue employment beyond the completion date

authorized on p. 3 of your I-20 form unless you apply for and are granted another period of work permission. You must reapply EACH

semester for both CO-OP and CPT if you want to continue your internship.

STEP 8: Complete Co-op E 105 work phase and receive credit for the class

REMEMBER: AS AN F-1 STUDENT, YOU CANNOT WORK OFF-CAMPUS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN

AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY THE INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR. WORKING IMPROPERLY OR WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION IS A SERIOUS

VIOLATION OF YOUR STATUS AND COULD LEAD TO DEPORTATION FROM THE US.

Revised 10/2011

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