International students are experiencing delays in approval of optional practical training (OPT) applications as they attempt to work in the summer of 2019. While officials indicate there has been an increase in applications, they say that the backlog is minor. Unfortunately, any "minor" delay can impact an international candidate's option of acting on a job offer, may strand them, and may even result in their return to their home country.
Continuing and broad reports indicated that OPT approvals could take longer than 100 days. Some faculty have intervened by providing Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) which has stipulations requiring internships to be tied to coursework. However, with delays in OPT, CPT may be a good strategy to support international students in obtaining the practical training they seek.
Continuing and broad reports indicated that OPT approvals could take longer than 100 days. Some faculty have intervened by providing Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) which has stipulations requiring internships to be tied to coursework. However, with delays in OPT, CPT may be a good strategy to support international students in obtaining the practical training they seek.
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