Employer confusion
HR teams lump CPT in with H-1B and reject qualified F-1 candidates with 'we don't sponsor,' even though CPT requires $0 and zero paperwork from the employer.
For F-1 students, HR teams, and university DSOs
Hiring international talent shouldn't require an immigration lawyer.
Find My CPT eliminates CPT confusion for employers, automates compliance for universities, and gets F-1 students hired — faster.
Built for the 1.1M+ F-1 students in the U.S. · Designed with DSOs and HR leaders
The $0 work authorization nobody understands.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) lets F-1 students work legally in the U.S. at zero cost to the employer, with no petition, no legal fees, and no future sponsorship obligation. Yet most HR teams reject F-1 candidates by default — and most universities still process CPT cases by hand.
University burden
DSOs manually process 200–500 CPT cases per semester under 10-day SEVIS update deadlines, with audit and SEVP-certification risk.
Student friction
F-1 students are forced to become immigration experts to educate their own employers while navigating complex paperwork under semester deadlines.
One workflow. Three sides. Zero confusion.
Find My CPT connects students, employers, and universities in a single guided flow — from job offer to CPT approval.
Educate employers
Auto-generated, lawyer-reviewed explainer proving CPT is free and risk-free for the hiring company.
Automate compliance
AI-powered document verification and SEVIS-ready exports for university DSOs.
Track the workflow
End-to-end case tracking from offer received to CPT approved, with status updates and reminders.
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For F-1 students
Stop losing offers to 'we don't sponsor.'
- Send employers a pre-built CPT education packet in one click.
- Know exactly which documents your DSO needs — the first time.
- Track your case from offer to approval in one place.
CPT Quick Facts
Cost to employer
$0
Petition required
None
Future obligation
Zero
No immigration lawyer needed
For HR and recruiting teams
Hire international talent with zero legal risk.
- CPT costs your company $0 — no petition, no attorney, no future obligation.
- Get a pre-validated offer letter template in minutes.
- Payroll tax savings: no Social Security / Medicare withholding during CPT.
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For DSOs and international student offices
Cut CPT processing time in half — without compliance risk.
- AI validates offer letters before they reach your desk.
- SEVIS-ready data export, not manual re-typing.
- Audit trail and policy engine configurable per institution.
From job offer to CPT approved — in one flow.
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Student creates a case
Uploads offer letter, job details, and dates.
02
AI validates & educates
Missing fields flagged, employer receives auto-generated CPT explainer.
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DSO reviews & approves
Pre-validated case, SEVIS-ready export ready to go.
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Student gets to work
Status tracked end-to-end, compliance preserved.
Have questions about CPT?
Talk to Atlas, our AI CPT advisor. Get instant, regulation-backed answers tailored to your role — whether you're a student, employer, or university DSO.
Students
Eligibility, documents, and timeline
Employers
Zero cost, no petition, no risk
Universities
SEVIS compliance and automation
Free · No login required · 10 questions per session
Frequently asked questions
What is CPT (Curricular Practical Training)?+
CPT is a type of work authorization available to F-1 international students in the U.S. that allows them to work in a role directly related to their field of study, authorized by their university's DSO.
Does CPT cost the employer anything?+
No. CPT costs the hiring company $0. There is no petition, no legal fees, and no filing with USCIS. The only thing an employer needs to provide is an offer letter.
Is CPT the same as H-1B sponsorship?+
No. CPT is authorized by the student's university, not the employer. Hiring a student on CPT does not obligate the company to sponsor an H-1B in the future.
Who authorizes CPT?+
The student's Designated School Official (DSO) at their university authorizes CPT through SEVIS, the federal student tracking system.
Who is Find My CPT for?+
F-1 students seeking internships or full-time work, HR / recruiting teams at U.S. companies, and University DSOs and international student offices.
Is Find My CPT free?+
We are pre-launch. Join the waitlist to be notified when access opens. Students will always have a free tier.
When will Find My CPT launch?+
We're currently onboarding early partners. Join the waitlist to reserve access.
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