Optional Practical Training (OPT) | International Student Center

F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training) After Your Degree Program

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💡 Do you know the benefits of practical training in the United States? Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) offer students unique opportunities to grow as students and professionals in a variety of industries and settings. Learn how practical training can jumpstart your career ⬇️ #StudyWithUS | U.S. Embassy Guyana

Practical Training Opportunities (OPT & CPT) International students on an F-1 visa have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience through practical training programs: Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Available during a student’s academic program, CPT provides hands-on work experience in a position directly related to their field of study. Optional Practical Training (OPT): Available after graduation, OPT allows students to apply their education in a professional setting while gainin