Anyone denied CPT? What happened and how did you fix it?

Did anyone get denied on CPT?

Yes, I was denied CPT once because I applied too late in the semester and hadn’t registered for the CPT course yet. The DSO said CPT must be tied to a course and approved before the employment start date.

To fix it, I immediately enrolled in the required course, got a new offer letter with a later start date, and resubmitted everything. The DSO approved it once everything aligned with school policy. Lesson learned: always plan ahead and double-check with your DSO before starting work.