Presentation on U.S. Work Authorization and Global Rotation for the Undergraduate students at Hult International Business School.

1. U.S. Work Authorization
and Global Rotation
Eva Hu
Visas and Compliance Manager

2. Global Rotation
What happens to my F-1 visa status?
• Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic
Year (AY) Rotation
• Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad.
AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4
SF SF LON SF
F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1

3. Global Rotation
What happens to my F-1 visa status?
• Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic
Year (AY) Rotation
• Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad.
AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4
SF LON SF SF
F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1

4. Global Rotation
What happens to my F-1 visa status?
• Continue to maintain F-1 status while participating in Academic
Year (AY) Rotation
• Will maintain F-1 status for one AY abroad.
AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4
SF LON LON SF
F-1 F-1 Not in F-1 F-1

5. Curricular Practical Training
(CPT)
vs.
Optional Practical Training
(OPT)

6. Curricular Practical Training
(CPT)
What is it?
CPT is a type of work authorization which allows F-1 students to
participate in an off-campus internship in the U.S. to gain work
experience related to their major field of study.

7. How do I get CPT?
1. Secure an internship in the U.S.
• Must be directly related to your major
• Can be paid or unpaid
2. Get approval from the School.
• Submit petition to the School
• Complete workshops and attend mandatory meetings
• Earn academic credit by registering for internship course
(3 credits)
3. Visas and Compliance will authorize CPT.
• You will receive a new I-20 with CPT authorization before you
start internship.

8. CPT Eligibility
1. Complete one full academic year at Hult
San Francisco [in F-1 status]
• Fall, Winter, Spring, OR
• Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, Winter – must take 6 credits in
each Summer term to qualify
2. Continue to maintain F-1 status if
participating in AY rotation.

9. CPT Authorization
Rules:
• CPT is granted for a specific period of time.
• CPT is granted for a specific employer.
• When school is in session: Maximum 20 hrs/week
• When school is not in session (Summer): 20+ hrs/week
• Must have new I-20 with CPT authorization before starting
internship. DO NOT start internship until you have this new I-20.

10. Optional Practical Training
(OPT)
What is it?
OPT is a type of work authorization which allows F-1 students to
work in the U.S. for 12 months after graduation to gain work
experience related to their major field of study.

11. What can I do with OPT?
Where can I work?
• Regular paid employment
• Internships (paid or unpaid)
• Work for hire/contract
• Self-employed/start your own business
Requirements:
• Must work at minimum 20 hrs/week
• Work must be directly related to your major field of study
• Work must be relevant for someone with a Bachelor’s degree
• Once your OPT starts, do not accrue more than 90 days of
unemployment

12. How do I get OPT?
1. Complete your degree at Hult.
• Registrar’s office will verify degree completion and check
credits.
2. In your final term: Apply for Employment
Authorization Document (EAD) with USCIS.
• If completing your degree early, your I-20 will be shortened.
• Attend an OPT Application Workshop.
• Start working once you receive EAD card.

13. Who is eligible for OPT?
Option 1:
Complete your degree by spending your final academic year in San
Francisco. Spend these final terms in the U.S.:
• Fall, Winter, Spring, OR
• Summer 1, Summer 2, Fall, Winter - must take 6 credits in
each Summer term to qualify
Fall Winter Spring
Complete
degree
SF SF SF
Summer 1 Summer 2 Fall
SF SF SF
Winter
SF
Complete
degree

14. Who is eligible for OPT?
Option 2: Must meet all requirements below:
• Student must be enrolled for one academic year (F, W, Sp) in the
U.S. in F-1 status.
• Continue to maintain F-1 status if participating in AY rotation.
• Spend final academic term at the San Francisco campus.
AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4
SF SF LON SF
Still in F-1 status

15. Who is eligible for OPT?
Option 2: Must meet all requirements below:
• Student must be enrolled for one academic year (F, W, Sp) in the
U.S. in F-1 status.
• Continue to maintain F-1 status if participating in AY rotation.
• Spend final academic term at the San Francisco campus.
AY 1 AY 2 AY 3 AY 4
SF SF LON LON
Still in F-1 status Not in F-1 status

16. Questions?
Visas and Compliance – Room 214
Drop-in Advising:
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Hub
Available by appointment:
Email: visas.sanfrancisco@email.hult.edu