BYU International Student Services Agenda: 1. F-1 Student Basics - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Agenda:

• 1. F-1 Student Basics
• 2. CPT Guidelines
• 3. Processing Issues
• 4. Q & A

BYU International Student Services

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

What is an F-1 Student?

 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

Basic assumptions from the Code of Federal Regulations: (see 8 C.F.R. § 214.2-4)

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

“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.” What is Curricular Practical Training?

8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(i) Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

“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.” What is Curricular Practical Training?

8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(i) Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Processing CPT Requests

How do Internship Coordinators fit into this?

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

 Internship Coordinator’s Form and

employer letter (for reference)

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

Processing CPT Requests

 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

How do Internship Coordinators fit into this?

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Processing CPT Requests

 Internship Coordinator’s Form  Letter from employer  Proof of internship class/credit(s)  CPT Application Form (paper or online)

What does the student submit to ISS Office?

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Questions

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

Conclusion

Processing CPT F-1 Basics Q & A

You are always welcome to contact us with questions! Sam Brown, Director PDSO/ARO (801)422-6073 sam_brown@byu.edu David Settle, Associate Director DSO/RO (801)422-9338 david_settle@byu.edu