As we navigate the exciting yet challenging world of college, it’s easy to focus solely on academics. However, mastering practical life skills is just as crucial for our future success. These skills ...

As an F-1 student, you may only work off campus in the U.S. if you have received special written work authorization approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The following ...

One purpose of a college education is to create active and engaged citizens and future leaders. If we want students who have the potential to become such people, when we evaluate applicants we need to ...

In general, a student is eligible to apply for CPT or OPT if they have completed two consecutive required semesters (usually fall and spring) in F-1 status. Students studying Art Therapy or ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is intended to provide hands-on practical experience complementary to the academic program, 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii). Students on practical training are still ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required practicum that may be available to F-1 students. It is an opportunity for ...

Students in F-1 status who have completed two semesters of an academic program are eligible for a total of 12 months of work authorization known as Optional Practical Training (OPT). You can apply to ...

The CPT start date indicated in your offer letter must be at least 10 business days from the day you submit your CPT Request in the MyISSS portal to allow time for your academic advisor/graduate ...

The Pre-Completion OPT I-20 Request is available as an e-form in the Training/Employment-Related Forms section of the MyISSS portal. SEVP allows DSOs to provide electronic or scanned signatures and to ...

Practical Nursing students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received their nursing pins during a recent pinning ...

Members of Class 130 in the practical nursing program at the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center received their practical nursing diplomas on Nov. 15. The commencement ceremony was held at ...