A federal memo dated Aug. 24 said the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had "observed a rise in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations that appear to violate regulatory requirements" that allow CPT only when the training is an integral part of an established curriculum.

Several US universities are reevaluating their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) programs following a warning from federal authorities.

US immigration authorities have warned colleges of tougher scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students. School officials could face…