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Am I eligible to apply for OPT if Ive had Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the same degree?

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Am I eligible to apply for OPT if Ive had Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the same degree?

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Participating in 12 months of full-time CPT in the same program level as your OPT request invalidates OPT eligibility. Participating in part-time CPT or in fewer than 12 months of full-time CPT does not affect OPT eligibility. No amount of part-time CPT will affect your OPT eligibility.