CPT Optician Jobs

Optician roles on CPT must connect directly to your opticianry, vision science, or allied health program, your DSO authorizes each position individually, and the work must be an integral part of your curriculum. Employers in optical retail, ophthalmology practices, and lens fabrication labs regularly hire CPT students for hands-on dispensing and fitting work.

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Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationAlabama
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Warby Parker
Optician
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Optician
Warby Parker
Austin, Texas
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Walmart
Optician Level - 3
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Walmart
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Optician Level - 3
Walmart
Greece, New York
$37/hr - $45/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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BJ's Wholesale Club
Licensed Optician
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Licensed Optician
BJ's Wholesale Club
Brookfield, Connecticut
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
$36/hr - $38/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Oakley
Licensed Optician
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Licensed Optician
Oakley
Sunrise, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Retail Banking Associate
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School

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Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
Optician/Inventory Specialist - Main Campus
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Optician/Inventory Specialist - Main Campus
Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
Marrero, Louisiana
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
$52,000/yr
On-Site
High School

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Optician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Do optician jobs qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the role is an integral part of your degree program in opticianry, vision science, or a related allied health field. Your DSO determines eligibility on a per-employer, per-job basis, so you'll need a job description showing the dispensing and fitting duties connect directly to your curriculum before authorization is granted.

Can I work at an optical retail chain on CPT?

Optical retail chains can qualify, but the position must involve hands-on clinical or technical work, not primarily sales. Roles centered on fitting, adjusting, and dispensing ophthalmic goods align well with CPT requirements. Purely customer-service or cash-register positions are unlikely to meet the curriculum-integration standard your DSO applies.

How do I find optician employers who have hired CPT students before?

Search Migrate Mate for optician openings filtered by employers with F-1 hiring history. Practices that have navigated CPT authorization previously understand the I-9 process, know what documentation HR needs, and are less likely to rescind offers when they learn you require a work authorization letter from your DSO.

Does my CPT authorization transfer if I switch optical employers mid-semester?

No. CPT is employer-specific. If you change employers, your DSO must issue a new authorization for the new position before you start work there. You cannot use your existing CPT approval at a different practice, even if the job duties are identical. A gap in authorization, even a single day, puts your F-1 status at risk.

Is state optician licensure required before I can start CPT work?

It depends on the state. Some states allow supervised practice under a licensed optician while your own application is pending, which can let you start CPT while completing the credentialing process. Others require an active license before any dispensing work. Confirm your state board's rules and factor the credentialing timeline into your CPT start date request to your DSO.

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