CPT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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* CAN I FIND A FULL-TIME JOB INSTEAD OF AN INTERNSHIP?
No – F-1 students are not allowed to engage in regular full-time or part-time jobs; you can only engage in an internship with
appropriate agreements signed by the College and the company where you plan to intern.
* CAN I COMPLETE A RETAIL INTERNSHIP FOR CARE 1620?
Yes, but only If the retail internship is directly related to your major.
* CAN I CHANGE EMPLOYERS?
CPT authorization is issued for a specific employer. Change of employers must be approved by the professor and by the DSO In
The Office of Career and Internship Services at LIM College. If approved, students must apply for a new CPT authorization before
beginning to intern for the new employer.
* DO I NEED A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?
Yes, if your internship is paid or if you receive any type of renumeration. Students are eligible to apply for a Social Security Number
with their CPT I-20, if the position is paid and they do not have an SSN yet.
* WILL I BE REQUIRED TO PAY U.S. TAXES?
As an F-1 status student, you may be required to file a federal and state income tax form while you are in the U.S. LIM College is
not able to provide guidance on tax filing; however, you can contact any tax professional or accountant within the U.S. for
assistance. Additionally, many students have found success using https://sprintax.com or https://glaciertax.com/ to determine their
filing needs. LIM College does not endorse any specific person or entity, but there are many resources that students can access,
including, but not limited to, the websites above.
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