Does, anyone know, How do credit hours affect CPT and OPT eligibility?
Credit hours are basically how classes are measured in the U.S. system. Most classes are 3 credit hours, and you need a certain number (usually around 30–36 per year) to be considered a full-time student. Why should international students care? Because your visa status depends on being full-time.
If you drop below the required credit hours, even by mistake, you risk falling out of status—and that can lead to serious issues like visa termination or being barred from reentry. Also, credit hours tie into CPT/OPT eligibility, graduation timelines, and tuition costs. So yeah, they’re kind of a big deal. Keep track, double check your schedule, and don’t assume your advisor is watching it for you.
Learn it once, save yourself the headache later.