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  • CPT requires concurrent full-time coursework (except during summer terms). 
  • Full-time CPT (12 months or more) makes students ineligible for OPT. 
    • To maintain OPT eligibility, students should limit full-time CPT to less than 12 months.
  • CPT cannot be used solely for employment purposes—it must be an integral, academic requirement.

References

For comprehensive information on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students, please refer to the following official resources: