Hi there!
I am currently enrolled in a day 1 CPT college (Texas Weslayan University) in Dallas. I am planning to travel outside the country. I have a valid F1 visa till August. Will I have any issues at the border during reentry? Any help will break greatly appreciated! FYI I am currently located in Chicago but plan to reenter via DFW.
Hey! If your F1 visa is still valid and your SEVIS is active, reentry should be okay — but Day 1 CPT students do sometimes get extra questions at the border.
Make sure you carry:
Your I-20 with updated travel signature
CPT authorization clearly listed on the second page
Employment letter (just in case)
Proof you’re enrolled and actively taking classes
Since you’re reentering through DFW and your school is in Texas, that helps — it shows geographic consistency. Just be ready to explain your program and how CPT relates to it.
Anyone tried apply F1 visa with CPT schools?
One of my friend did, I think during her second year of Westcliff MBA. She successfully got her F-1 renewed in her home country