Day 1 CPT: A Lifeline or a Risky Move? Pros & Cons Discussion

Day 1 CPT: A Lifeline or a Risky Move? Pros & Cons Discussion

I’ve also been thinking if the risks have increased now, both with the new administration and with the awful job market. Maybe the extra time from one program won’t even help and it’s all risk for very little chance of things working out…

For many F-1 students facing H-1B lottery uncertainty, Day 1 CPT (Curricular Practical Training) seems like a viable way to maintain work authorization. However, it comes with both benefits and risks.