International Students

CPT, OPT & H1B Visas
Common Questions

• For any questions regarding CPT, OPT, or visas, please reach out to the Yale Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
  • Sign up for the OISS newsletter – includes deadline reminders and information on US immigration and tax regulations!
  • Make an appointment with OISS Senior Advisor for Yale SOM students, Erin Gustafson

• When do you apply for OPT?

• Travel Restrictions when on CPT and on OPT

• Can international students work part-time during the academic year?
  • Unfortunately, mostly no. International students cannot work during the academic year, except for Yale University. MMS-AM are the exception, because work experience is a required part of their coursework. Contact OISS with any questions.

• What is the process to get a green card?

• How do you get a Social Security Number (SSN)?

Finding US Employers that Sponsor

• How do I know if an employer has entered specific information related to work authorization in Yale SOM’s Career Management System (CMS)?
  • Note: these work authorization notes are related to specific roles. Employers may sponsor for other types of roles in their organization.

• See a list of employers who hired Yale SOM Class of ’23 & ’24 graduates who reported needing sponsorship here.

• See a list of employers who hired international students for US roles in 2024 and 2025 here.

• See the Work Visa Database at MyVisaJobs.com

• Check the OPT Employers section at GoinGlobal*
  • *GoinGlobal is a third party website. Information related to CPT, OPT, and visas on this website may not be accurate. Always check with OISS to confirm information or clarify questions related to CPT, OPT, and H1B visas.
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• Need support to develop effective English communication skills? Check out the free services offered by the Yale Professional Communication Center.

Finding International Opportunities

International Students
& STEM concentrations

• What is the Management Science Concentration (STEM-eligible concentration) at Yale SOM?

• How does STEM OPT work?