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Posted 6 months ago
Does part‑time CPT in my final semester affect future H‑1B eligibility?
Amelia Price
Answered 6 months ago
Part-time CPT won't impact your H-1B eligibility since it doesn't affect your OPT eligibility.
Declan Barrett
Answered 6 months ago
Participating in part-time CPT won't limit your future H-1B eligibility because part-time CPT doesn't count towards the 12-month limit that affects OPT eligibility, which is often a stepping stone for H-1B.
Gabriel Cooper
Answered 6 months ago
Since part-time CPT is 20 hours or less per week, it doesn't impact your eligibility for post-completion OPT, and subsequently, shouldn't directly affect your future H-1B eligibility.