2. CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT) Winter 2012 INTERNATIONAL CENTER

3. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of employment authorization that allows F-1 students to participate in employment off-campus. It is defined as any required internship that is an integral part of the established curriculum for a program of study. To qualify for a CPT, you must take a class at UCI requiring employment off-campus.

4. CPT ELIGIBILITY : One year of continuous enrollment Job offer Normal degree progress UCI class requiring work off campus

5. Completing the CPT Application

6. R EAD THE O NLINE CPT APPLICATION I NSTRUCTIONS

7. Peter Anteater S ECTION 1

8. Marcus Wheel 12/10/2011 To be completed by academic advisor S ECTION 2

9. Section 2: Continuation 1 This internship requires the creation of software applications which the class course alone cannot provide. This work is required in order to fulfill the students’ research pre-requisite. 2 The student will develop marketing strategies for the accounting department. The student will work under my direct supervision. The experience will fulfill the class requirement. The following are adequate descriptions: F1 regulations do not permit employment authorization based on the following descriptions: This internship is highly recommended. The student will learn valuable tools. This is a great opportunity for the student. I will gain valuable experience with this internship. S ECTION 2 CONTINUATION

10. Copy of offer Letter: Proposed dates, hours per week, wages and work site. Proof of Enrollment Copy of I-94 card (Front and back) Complete CPT application form C OMPLETE CPT

11. The new I-20 will serve as your employment authorization. CPT P ROCESS You will meet with an advisor and your application will be reviewed. The IC will issue a new I-20 in 7 days with CPT authorization on the 3 rd page. 1 Turn in your application to the IC. Walk-in days/hrs: Tuesdays or Wednesdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Or By appointment any day during the week. 2 3 4 Return to the IC on the 7 th business day.

12. I-20 Y OU CAN START YOUR INTERNSHIP ONLY ON THE DAY I NDICATED ON YOUR I-20.

13. CPT EXTENSION ADDITIONAL TIME NEEDED

14. If your authorized CPT requires additional time (beyond the quarter end date) you can apply for an extension of the current CPT. You will need: Copy of previous offer letter A new CPT application with additional dates and detailed explanation for additional time needed Copy of I-94 Proof of enrollment (following quarter) Apply 7 business days prior to the end date of current CPT 1 CPT EXTENSION

15. If your CPT is going to last more than 1 quarter, the letter must state the proposed dates. Make several copies of your offer letter. Your internship application will be done on a quarterly basis as needed. A N OTE A BOUT THE O FFER L ETTER

16. RECOMMENDATIONS You must have been enrolled in 3 consequitive quarters Apply early: backdating is not permitted Work with your academic advisor for a timely CPT application Full time CPT during the academic year will not be permitted You can only start your CPT on the first day of the quarter, not earlier

17. CPT dates for 2012 Term 2012 CPT start dateCPT end date Winter01/0403/23 Winter extension 03/2403/27 Spring03/2806/15 Spring extension06/1606/22 SummerSSI 06/25 10WK 06/25 SSII 08/06 08/01* 08/31 09/12 Summer extension Depends on summer session end date Must end prior to 09/24 *not eligible for extension

18. International Center