Day 1 CPT in USA - Pros & Cons with US Immigration Lawyer

Day 1 CPT is one of those only options left for people who aren't lucky with the H-1B lottery. Since they need to maintain their status in the US and still keep working on the job that they've managed to get, Day 1 CPT acts like a boon.
But USCIS doesn't always view it kindly. So, while there are a lot of pros of opting for a Day 1 CPT program, there are some cons too.
In this video we discuss the various Pros and Cons of Day 1 CPT with Immigration Lawyer Sonal Sharma.
Check it out.
Information to reach out to Sonal is below:
✨ website : sharmalawassociates.com
✨ Email : [e-mail]
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[@harishsahu4689]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing such crucial info🙏

[@itsokyaaar]

Glad you liked our content!

[@priyareddy6791]

Hi, my question is if a person did 20 hours CPT for 8 months in first masters, would they be eligible to do full- time CPT in second masters. or is eligible to do part time- CPT in second masters.

[@bajajxerox8419]

Great

[@lekhanahar5913]

Can you please share some schools that are reputable for Day 1 CPT?

[@padmashreepadakandla150]

Hello, Thank you so much for your information! But I have quick question.
Recently I have moved to United States. I am on dependent visa(L2 Visa) I have done my Master degree in India .
A) what are eligible criteria to start Day1 CPT?
B) If I start day1 CPT can I work for 40 hours a week?
TIA

[@srushtikotulkar7710]

+1, just that I am on a H4 dependent visa, and I also have Masters from India

[@itskrish26]

@@srushtikotulkar7710 +1 I a mon H4 looking for Day 1 CPT

[@vidhishah9139]

Can we travel to our home country while being on day 1 CPT?

[@amrshlomr]

Hello, I received my bachelor's and my master's degrees in computer engineering.
I applied for a perm app and we are at the 3rd stage. that is to say, we did the prevailing wage det, and we did the recruitment phase and filed for the perm app but waiting for that result.
would it be ok for me to get an associates of applied science from a community college in a computer related field and use day 1 cpt? or would that potentially get me in PERM app trouble

[@itsokyaaar]

Those are 2 different things. Shouldn't be a problem.. but have you maxed out your h1b 6 years?
It'll be worth it to consult with an immigration lawyer once

[@allamyashwanth2657]

What if an international student coming from India takes day1 cpt??? Iam not talking about after missing h1b three times.

[@itsokyaaar]

You may not get the F1 Visa directly for a day 1 CPT course from India.

[@neeleshsaladi3800]

Any idea about the tax details for cpt?

[@greenapple9204]

Hi, I have a question. I m on H4EAD and my spouse got layed off.
Can I enroll into day1cpt to keep my job? Thinking to convert my h4 to f1

[@itsokyaaar]

@@greenapple9204 it'll be best to move to F1 and enroll in day 1 CPT yes. First, check with your employer if they have any issues with you being on day 1 cpt

[@greenapple9204]

@@itsokyaaar thanks a lot yes I will check with them asap

[@greenapple9204]

@@itsokyaaarI have a follow up question should my spouse who is h1b now convert into f2 or should go for b1/b2
Will there be a problem if he then later converts from f2 to h1
He has I-140 approved

[@anuragnandan6155]

Do you advise to wait for the H1b results to apply for day1 CPT or should one already start the application process beforehand?

[@itsokyaaar]

If you have time, you should wait. But do check out colleges and their application processes to be prepared

[@metugeleonel2614]

Thanks very much for this information,but I will like to know if you can be paid for CPT

[@metugeleonel2614]

Can a student do CPT day 1 and be paid

[@itsokyaaar]

@@metugeleonel2614 what does that mean? Day 1 CPT is a loophole people use when they can't get through H1B lottery after their final attempt and they still have a job. So, if you're working then you'll be paid. The coll doesn't pay you to study there

[@randomguy4822]

Hi are there any universities near seattle , who offer day 1 cpt ?

[@randomguy4822]

Hi , after completing ms and working on opt for 3 years , how many times can we apply for day 1 cpt masters program ?

[@itsokyaaar]

not sure about the cap on it.
But know of a friend who has done 2 Day 1 CPTs

[@randomguy4822]

@@itsokyaaar ohh ok , are there Universities close to Seattle which offer day 1 cpt ? Most of them i found were in California and other states

[@abhsihekdave4321]

​@@itsokyaaar How can your friend do 2 day 1 cpts? I think you can't do more than 12 months of CPT for master's level courses? Total duration of CPT across master's program has to be 12 months?

[@rutujar2550]

what is RFE?

[@itsokyaaar]

Request for Evidence

[@mayikx]

Nightmare

[@arijitpanda7321]

if you are fired on day 1 CPT can you search for another job ?

[@itsokyaaar]

Yes

[@rohanmore1774]

​​@@itsokyaaarand what would be the number of unemployment days allowed ?