US Universities Curtail International Student Internships Following Federal Warning The recent directives from the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP), a division of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have sent shockwaves through the academic community.
Specifically, universities are now limiting internships for international students due to a stricter interpretation of when Curricular Practical Training (CPT) can be authorized.
While CPT itself remains intact, its practical application has been severely limited.