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BYU International Student Services Agenda: 1. F-1 Student Basics 2. CPT Guidelines 3. Processing Issues 4. Q & A F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

What is an F-1 Student? Basic assumptions from the Code of Federal Regulations: (see 8 C.F.R. § 214.2-4 )  Nonimmigrant  Pursuing a “full course of study”  To achieve a specific educational or professional objective  At an academic institution designated by the Department of Homeland Security  Enrolled in SEVIS F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) What is Curricular Practical Training? “An eligible student may request employment authorization for practical training in a position that is directly related to his or her major area of study…An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(i) F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) What is Curricular Practical Training? “An eligible student may request employment authorization for practical training in a position that is directly related to his or her major area of study …An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum . Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(i) F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Processing CPT Requests How do Internship Coordinators fit into this?  Internship Coordinator’s Form and employer letter (for reference) F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Firm’s Name Date Beginning and Full time or Part Nature of Ending Dates time Training Signature Firm’s Contact Information

Processing CPT Requests How do Internship Coordinators fit into this?  Internship Coordinator’s Form and employer letter (for reference)  Internship class/credit(s)  Guidance in finding what fields a major leads to  Help in explaining the WHY to the student F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Processing CPT Requests What does the student submit to ISS Office?  Internship Coordinator’s Form  Letter from employer  Proof of internship class/credit(s)  CPT Application Form (paper or online) F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Questions F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A

Conclusion You are always welcome to contact us with questions! Sam Brown, Director David Settle, Associate Director PDSO/ARO DSO/RO (801)422-6073 (801)422-9338 sam_brown@byu.edu david_settle@byu.edu F-1 Basics CPT Processing Q & A