What is the difference between Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training?
Optional Practical Training authorization is given by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) to allow a student to be employed in his field of study to gain work experience. Curricular Practical Training is an academic program that provides an employment or training opportunity for experience either required for the degree, or as an integral part of the degree program. Authorization is given by the Designated School Official at International Student and Scholar Services .
