Can i use US CPT (Curricular Practical Training) as work experience.

[pk21]

Hey thanks a lot for the reply!
Was very concerned as many are suggesting that CPT cannot be used. Also, in your case, was there any chance that you had enough experience before/after CPT (in your home country perhaps) and thus CPT work ex was not considered at all? Is there a way you can find it on your application?
please don't mind, just trying to eliminate all possibilities.
In my case, if I lose CPT work-ex, i don't qualify for visa, Thus....

Hi,

Sorry for the late response, nope, even though I had experience outside US, I did not claim it as it was no use for my NOC Code.
Again, your CPT has NO link to your work experience, yes you used your CPT to work, and thus it will be counted towrads your work experience. , even if a H1B works for 2 years or a CPT works for 2 years, it is work experience.


Dan
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@dauntless84 Thank you for the reply.and sorry for late response. i understood the essence of what you are telling but want to eliminate a minor doubt that still remains. for clarity , can you list your work experience that you listed on your EE application. My target is to reach 3 years workex. Example, Mine will be as follows:
Company 1 -- Full Time , India --33 Months
Company 2-- on CPT, USA-- 6 months

If you list your exact work ex that you listed on your EE application, would greatly help!

 

[dauntless84]

Hi,

Sorry for the late response, nope, even though I had experience outside US, I did not claim it as it was no use for my NOC Code.
Again, your CPT has NO link to your work experience, yes you used your CPT to work, and thus it will be counted towrads your work experience. , even if a H1B works for 2 years or a CPT works for 2 years, it is work experience.


Dan

@dauntless84 Thank you for the reply.and sorry for late response. i understood the essence of what you are telling but want to eliminate a minor doubt that still remains. for clarity , can you list your work experience that you listed on your EE application. My target is to reach 3 years workex. Example, Mine will be as follows:
Company 1 -- Full Time , India --33 Months
Company 2-- on CPT, USA-- 6 months

If you list your exact work ex that you listed on your EE application, would greatly help!
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In your case it is 39 months. Your NOC is good to be used under the one you choose.

In my case,
Company 1 - 12 months
Company 2 - 2 years