US immigration authorities have warned colleges of tougher scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students. School officials could face administrative or legal action for improperly authorising CPT, while institutions risk losing SEVP certification if they use the programme to bypass federal rules.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or…

As US universities started pausing CPT (Curricular Practical Training), which is a temporary work authorization for F-1 students, triggering confusion over the future of…