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US universities restrict international student internships amid federal guidance

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U.S. universities are restricting international student internships, particularly for Chinese students, due to new federal directives. These changes stem from updated guidance from the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP), a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has clarified rules around Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Several prominent universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and New York University, have paused or limited CPT to only internships that are essential components of degree programs. AI

RANK_REASON New federal guidance on student work authorization impacting multiple universities. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US universities restrict international student internships amid federal guidance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    US universities curb international student internships following federal warning

    International students in the United States are facing new hurdles when it comes to internships and off-campus work after several major universities paused or restricted certain forms of Curricular Practical Training (CPT). CPT is a form of work authorisation that allows foreign …

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