Can I work on both an internship and a RA/TA or on-campus job at the same time or in the same semester?
JSOM policy is that you must only have one work experience per semester. This allows you to focus on the highest quality for both your internship and your studies.
Can I work remotely for a company in my home country while physically being in the US?
ISSO advises that while it does not require CPT work authorization, students should refrain from working in a foreign country remotely while in US on F-1 status. Please contact ISSO for more information.
Do I need CPT authorization for an unpaid internship?
Yes. CPT authorization is required for F-1 students for BOTH paid and unpaid internships. Engaging in unpaid activities that would constitute ‘employment’ under labor laws would be considered ‘employed’.
If the employer asks me to continue working into a second semester, do I need to be reauthorized to work on CPT?
Yes. CPT is authorized by semester. If the end date for your current semester changes, you may need to extend the current internship to the end of the semester, and also request approval for the following semester. Contact JSOMiCometForm@utdallas.edu for an end date change, and submit a new request into ORION for the following semester.
How many hours may I work under CPT? What is Part-time CPT vs Full-time CPT?
F1 students should keep track of the hours as they monitor the number of days they have worked on CPT. 20 hours or less per week is considered part-time CPT, and 21 or more is full-time CPT.
I was an F1 student at another university. Am I eligible to apply for CPT immediately on joining UT Dallas?
No. You must first enroll at UT Dallas for two long semesters (fall and spring) before you are eligible to apply for CPT.
As an F-1 student, do I need CPT authorization for an internship outside of the U.S.?
No, CPT work authorization is for the USA only. If you receive an offer for another country, you will need work authorization for that country, either as a local citizen or by applying through the employer. Contact International Education at educationabroad@utdallas.edu for more information prior to making any travel plans. If you leave the U.S., […]
