Work Authorizations for US LLM Students | CPT & OPT | LLM Tips

In this video, I will be addressing CPT and OPT work authorizations and how they impact finding employment as a U.S. LLM student but more than that I will spill how I was able to get both authorizations, which can be tricky. If you are looking to pursue an LLM in the U.S or if you are already pursuing your masters, this is a must see

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Intro to work authorizations
1:16 Can you start working immediately?
1:34 You can start working on campus
2:27 CPT authorizations & off campus jobs
3:44 CPT is not required for campus jobs
4:23 CPT is only available after 1 acad year
5:40 Extending your LLM program
6:37 Cons of extending your LLM program
7:00 Internship/CPT must be related to LLM
8:06 Job offer is required for CPT
8:43 CPT authorization is quarter based
9:07 Watch out for next segment
9:47 End, subscribe & like

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Please know this is not legal advice. It is based on my experience. Do your research!

Resources

CPT & OPT https://www.ice.gov/sevis/practical-t...

All about CPT
https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/fil...

CPT & OPT from the USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/com...