What is the difference between OPT and CPT if go to USA for study and work ???? Can u guide me plz?
365 Views|Posted 2010-01-29 17:28:55
Asked by Kanika
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Answered by
2010-03-10 21:11:01
You can find the relevant details at http://home.moravian.edu/public/intstud/intlstudiesoffice/students/intstudents/current/opt-cpt.htm

Answered by
2010-02-01 21:00:20
Hi, CPT is work authorization which allows a student to work in a job directly related to the student‘s major area of study before degree completion. CPT is granted within 5 days of application submission. On the other hand, OPT is work authorization which allows a student to work in a job directly

Answered by
2010-01-30 11:18:56
Hi Kanika,
OPT is Optical Practical Training. It is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 status who have completed or have been pursuing their degrees for more than nine months are permitted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work for
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