Wharton Summer CPTCurricular Practical Training

Presenter: Donna Steinfeldt International Student and Scholar Advisor

International Student and Scholar Serviceshttp://global.upenn.edu/isss

Purpose & Eligibility of CPTPurpose

CPT for F-1 students is intended to provide work experience in situations where the work serves as an integral part of a student's established academic curriculum, prior to completion of that program.

EligibilityMust be in valid F-1 student status at the time of filingMust have been a full-time student for at least one full

academic year in lawful statusEmployment must be directly related to the major

Eligibility for F-1 CPTYou must meet one of the following criteria:

Employment is required of all degree candidates in programEmployment is an integral component of the established

academic curriculum -- you will receive academic credit for your work

Wharton Summer CPT requirement entails registration in MGMT891:900 during the summer session MBA students: After completing the first yearUndergrads: Rising Junior or Senior

CPT employment authorization is job-specificYou must have secured a job before CPT can be authorized by

ISSS***Students are not eligible for CPT after completion

of their academic program***

Step 1: Start at Wharton and Employer

Review and complete the MGMT891:900 registration form and submit it to your Wharton advising office.

Procure job offer letter on company letterhead. Letter should include: company name, full address

of worksite, job title, dates of employment, duties, and specify number of work hours per week

Step 2 : Apply On-Line with ISSS

As of April 3:Complete the ISSS Wharton Summer CPT Request on iPenn (

https://www.ipenn.oip.upenn.edu) using your PennKey. Documents that you will need to upload as part of the

request: Job offer letter on company letterheadI-20, I-94 card*, passport information page

An e-mail will be sent to your advisor in the advising/program office to confirm your CPT eligibility and MGMT891:900 course registration. This will be done through iPenn.

*Refer to email sent from ISSS on 3/28/13 for updates on new I-94 process

Step 2 Con’td: Apply On-Line with ISSS

ISSS will issue a new I-20 with your CPT authorization

Processing time: 3-5 business days (after Wharton authorizes the CPT request)

ISSS will e-mail you when your new I-20 is ready for pick up at the OIP-ISSS front desk

Request can only be done on-line through iPenn

For any questions, please see an ISSS Advisor during advising hours before submitting the request on-line

Dates of Employment

*IMPORTANT*You may not begin your employment including

orientation and training until the start date authorized on the CPT I-20.

To not violate your legal F-1 status, you must first obtain this CPT I-20 and only work during

the dates authorized.

CPT RequirementsStudents must complete 20 sessions of MGMT891:900 by

7/15/2013, or remaining CPT will be revoked

Students must also complete the remaining 20 sessions prior to 9/15/2013. Successful completion of the course is required to stay in valid immigration status.

There will be no extensions of the deadlines

Any changes in CPT employment will require a review and prior authorization by ISSS

Any interruption/changes of CPT employment must be reported to ISSS immediately by email (oipadm@pobox.upenn.edu)

Questions?

Thank you!