International students are well known to possess the ability to adapt to changes and persevere.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students
Internships / Jobs During Degree Programs
What Is It?
- Off-campus work authorization for F-1 students who are currently pursuing degree programs at Brooklyn College and have completed one academic year.
- Employment must be related to student's field of study and can be paid or unpaid.
- Typically issued for internships or short-term employment opportunities.
- Authorized by Brooklyn College International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISS).
Duration of Employment
- Employment authorization is given on a semester-by-semester basis.
- CPT may be extended or renewed with advance approval.
- Generally, students are limited to part-time work (20 or fewer hours per week) during the fall/spring semesters and full-time work during the summer; some graduate students may be eligible for full-time CPT.
Processing Time
- Seven business days upon receipt of a complete CPT application to ISS.
Student's Role
- Verify eligibility for CPT.
- Obtain academic department approval and enroll in concurrent academic course as determined by academic department, if applicable.
- Submit complete CPT application to Brooklyn College at least seven business days prior to beginning employment.
Proof of Authorization
- A new CPT I-20 listing the authorized employer, address, dates of the authorization, and whether part-time or full-time employment has been granted on page 3.
- Work cannot begin until student obtains authorization.
Employer's Role
- Provide student with an offer of employment.
- Request a copy of the CPT I-20 from the student for I-9 purposes.
- There is no cost to the employer, and the CPT application is entirely the responsibility of the student.