The purpose of practical training is to allow F-1 students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge obtained in academic programs to a practical work experience. There are two different types of practical training: 课程实践训练(CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). 本页讨论管理CPT的规则和程序. 有关F-1 OPT的更多信息,请参见 F-1选择性实习训练(OPT).
除了通读本网页外,也请通读 课程实践培训(CPT)信息,常见问题和说明 文档.
课程实践训练(CPT)的定义
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations 状态 that CPT must be an “integral part of an established curriculum”. 他们将CPT定义为“替代工作/学习”, 实习, 合作教育, or any other type of required 实习 or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.
资格
The student must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one full academic year before being eligible for CPT. An exception exists for graduate students whose programs require immediate CPT. It is available only while the student is in valid F-1 status and before the completion of his/her program. 英语语言专业的学生不符合CPT考试资格.
标准
The Crossroads/ISS Office can authorize CPT for you if it can be clearly 文档ed that the proposed employment meets one of the three conditions below. (Please note that most undergraduate programs at Geneva generally do not qualify for CPT authorization.)
请注意: Students have the option of pursuing part-time or full-time CPT training regardless of whether classes are in session.
在职培训: There is no limitation on the length of time you may participate in part-time CPT, 但你必须保持合法的F-1身份. 记住,你的CPT工作必须与你的课程计划相关..
全职培训: There is no limitation upon the length of time you may participate in full-time CPT, 然而, if you participate in 12 months (or 24 months if you are a STEM major) or more of CPT, you will not be eligible for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). 记住,你的CPT工作必须与你的课程计划相关.
申请及文件要求
如果你不确定你是否有资格参加CPT考试, 你应该先去十字路口/国际空间站找莎拉·默里森. If possible, please bring any of the below 文档s to the initial consultation.
授权程序
如果你有资格并且有CPT所需的文件, Crossroads将通过申请新的SEVIS I-20来授权CPT. You may engage in CPT employment ONLY after you have received the I-20 with your CPT authorization from Crossroads/ISS. 这份工作授权只适用于特定的雇主, 位置, 以及十字路口在SEVIS系统中授权和记录的时间段. 这也适用于全职或兼职CPT, 所以如果你的CPT工作有任何变化, 你必须立即通知十字路口.
除了通读本网页外,也请通读 课程实践培训(CPT)信息,常见问题和说明 文档.
You must not continue employment beyond the date authorized unless you apply and are granted an extension of your permission to work. To work outside of your CPT authorization dates would be a violation of your F-1 student status and would render you illegally present in the USA, 超出了Crossroads/ISS或USCIS规范您身份的能力.
社会安全号码
In order to work in the USA, you will need a valid 社会安全号码 (SSN). 你的新濠天地app身份证号码不是有效的社会安全号码. The Social Security Administration will process your application and a number will be sent to you. 如需申请,请访问十字路口办公室获取说明.
税
在一般情况下, F-1 students who have been in the USA for less than five calendar years are exempt from social security taxes (also known as FICA). You should be sure to bring this to the attention of your employer because many employers are not familiar with this provision of the tax laws. 持F-1签证的学生需缴纳所有可能适用的其他税款, 包括联邦, 状态, 和地方.
就业资格核实
在开始工作的前三天内, you and your employer must complete a form entitled 就业资格核实 (USCIS Form I-9). This form will be kept on file by your employer and must be updated each time you receive a renewal of your work permission. 你的SEVIS CPT I-20应该符合I-9的文件要求. A small bit of direction on how to complete the I-9 is listed in on the second page of the CPT信息、常见问题和说明 文档.
不遵守规定
It is your responsibility to comply with all immigration regulations which apply to F-1 students, 包括雇佣条例. Working without the proper authorization is a serious violation of your student status. 如果你不履行你的责任, 你将失去所有的F-1福利, 你的I-20将被终止, 这可能导致被驱逐出境. Prior to accepting any employment in the USA, we urge you to consult with Crossroads.
指令 学术顾问需要填写一份 CPT资格表格 这个表格应该由学生提供给你. The student can get the form from the website or by coming to Crossroads/ISS to pick up a pre-printed form.