[ad_1] CPT and Opt Difference: Thousands of Indian students go to study every year in America. At present, more than three lakh Indians are studying in America. The US is popular among Indians for higher education, because here they get a chance to study in world-class universities. Not only this, but they are able to do jobs during studies. Apart from this, students are given an option to do jobs even after graduation, so that they can make their career.Due to these facilities available in America, Indian students come here. If you are also going to study in America, then you should also know the rules of jobs here. Actually, permission has to be obtained for the job during studies in America and after the course is over. Two types of programs are run as CPT and OPT to allow foreign students to work. Let us understand in detail about these two programs.What is CPT?'Curricular Practical Training' (CPT) is for foreign students who have F-1 student visa and are studying. Through CPT, students get an opportunity to do employment training or paid internship. Students can work full-time (more than 20 hours every week) or part-time (20 hours every week). This will give them a chance to get a work experience in the field related to their course. The CPT has to be done before finishing the course, if a work experience is necessary in a student's course.What is opt?Through the 'Optional Practical Training' (OPT), students on F-1 student visa are allowed to work temporarily in their studies. Foreign students can work for 12 months through OPT. OPT can be done after completing the course or before. Students are not allowed to work for more than 12 months, but two years of extension is given when the degree related to Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is given.What is the difference between CPT and Opt?The biggest difference between CPT and OPT is the period in which students are allowed to work. OPT can be completed before and after graduation, but CPT has to be completed before finishing the course. Another big difference is that students are required to get CPT for the major of their course, because if it does not, they will have to get the course credit. At the same time, students have to get course credit for OPT. [ad_2]
