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Wharton MBA Curricular Practical Training

Wharton MBA Curricular Practical Training. International Student and Scholar Services http://www.upenn.edu/oip/iss. Purpose & Eligibility of CPT. Purpose

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Wharton MBA Curricular Practical Training

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  1. Wharton MBACurricular Practical Training International Student and Scholar Services http://www.upenn.edu/oip/iss

  2. Purpose & Eligibility of CPT Purpose • 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 academic program, prior to completion of that program. Eligibility • Must be in valid F-1 student status at the time of filing • Must have been a full-time student for at least one full academic year in lawful status • Employment must be directly related to field of study

  3. Eligibility for F-1 CPT • You must meet one of the following criteria: • Employment is required of all degree candidates in program • Employment is an integral component of the academic program -- you will receive academic credit for your work • MBA CPT requirement entails registration in MGMT891:900 during the summer session after completing the first year • CPT employment authorization is job-specific • You must have secured a job before CPT can be authorized by OIP-ISSS ***Students are not eligible for CPT after completion of their academic program***

  4. Step 1: Start at Wharton and Employer • Review and complete the MGMT891:900 registration form and submit it to the MBA Program Office (300 JMHH) • After you are registered, you will be given a copy of this form for your OIP-ISSS CPT application. • Procure job offer letter on company letterhead. Letter must include company name, address of worksite, job title, dates of employment, duties, and specify number of work hours per week

  5. Step 2 : Apply On-Line with OIP-ISSS As of April 1: • Complete the OIP-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: • MGMT891:900 registration form • Job offer letter on company letterhead • I-20, I-94 card (front and back), passport information page

  6. Step 2 Con’td: Apply On-Line with OIP-ISSS • OIP-ISSS will issue a new I-20 with your CPT authorization • Processing time: 3 business days • Pick up your I-20 at the OIP-ISSS front desk after 1pm, three business days after you submit the form • Request can only be done on-line through iPenn • For any questions, please see an OIP-ISSS Advisor during advising hours before submitting the request on-line

  7. CPT Requirements • Students must complete 20 sessions of MGMT891:900 by 7/15/2010, or remaining CPT will be revoked • Students must also complete the remaining 20 sessions prior to 9/15/2010. 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 OIP-ISSS • Any interruption of CPT employment must be reported to OIP-ISSS immediately by email (oipadm@pobox.upenn.edu)

  8. Questions?Thank you!

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