Tagged #practical-training
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS
SEVP Issues Heightened Guidance on CPT Authorization—New Enforcement Posture for Schools
ICE's SEVP issues Broadcast Message BCM 2608-01 reminding designated school officials of strict CPT authorization requirements and personal liability. Immigration practitioners advising F-1 students must understand the shift in enforcement scrutiny.
nonimmigrant
USCIS
M-1 Vocational Student Visa — How It Differs From F-1, and the Very Narrow Work-Authorization Path
When the M-1 is the right visa for a vocational program — the SEVIS I-20 mechanics, the program-length cap, and why M-1 students cannot work except in narrow post-completion practical training.
nonimmigrant 6 min