Part Time Jobs for CPT Students

Part-time CPT lets F-1 students work up to 20 hours per week during active semesters, making it one of the most practical ways to gain U.S. work experience without pausing your degree. Because CPT authorization comes from your DSO rather than USCIS, approval is faster than any other work authorization path, and employers need nothing more than your offer letter to get started.

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Open Jobs114,669+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type99% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
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Club Car Wash
Sales Associate
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Club Car Wash
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Sales Associate
Club Car Wash
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sales
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Augsburg University
Student: Chemistry Lab Assistant
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Student: Chemistry Lab Assistant
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
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Main Line Health
Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Associate's
10,000+

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Accessible Space
Property Caretaker -(apartment building maintenance)
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Accessible Space
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Property Caretaker -(apartment building maintenance)
Accessible Space
Jamestown
Maintenance & Repair
Property Management
$41,600/yr
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1+ yr exp.

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NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Registration Clerk
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NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
New 3m ago
Registration Clerk
NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Chanute, Kansas
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
High School
11-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a part-time job eligible for CPT authorization?

The role must be an integral part of your established curriculum or directly related to your major field of study. Your DSO will require documentation connecting the position to your academic program, typically a course enrollment tied to the work experience. Internship courses, cooperative education programs, and practicum requirements are the most common academic structures that support CPT authorization.

How many hours per week can I work on part-time CPT?

Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week. This limit applies during active enrollment periods when classes are in session. During official school breaks, your DSO may authorize full-time CPT at 20 or more hours per week without it counting toward your part-time CPT history, provided the authorization covers the break period specifically.

Does part-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT, regardless of how many semesters you use it, does not affect your OPT eligibility. Only full-time CPT accumulated over 12 months triggers OPT ineligibility. Many students complete multiple semesters of part-time CPT throughout their program and graduate with full OPT eligibility intact, making part-time CPT a lower-risk option for building U.S. work experience while still enrolled.

How do I get CPT authorized for a part-time position?

Start by securing a written offer letter from the employer that describes your role, start date, and confirmed hours per week. Bring that letter to your DSO and confirm the position ties to a registered academic course. Your school processes the authorization and issues an updated I-20 reflecting the CPT employer and dates. Most universities turn this around within a few business days once all documentation is submitted.

Where is the best place to find part-time CPT jobs?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by work authorization type, including CPT, so you can browse part-time openings without sorting through roles that require sponsorship or a different visa status. Because CPT employers need no USCIS filing and no additional cost, many are open to part-time arrangements with currently enrolled students, and Migrate Mate surfaces those opportunities directly.

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