Although the stamp reflects that you have been issued a visa to attend a particular school in the United States, you may actually use the stamp to enter the United States using another school's I-20. You will not be allowed to work on campus until the INS approves your request for restoration of status. The exact number of credit hours you may need to register full time may vary slightly from school to school. If for some reason, you cannot register on a full time basis, you should see the Designated School Official on your campus to apply for an exception from full time enrollment. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service recognizes that for students to get a well rounded educational experience, their academic coursework should be supplemented by real life hands on training.
Practical training is off campus work that is related to the level and field of a students study.
Curricular practical training which is work that is required for graduation or is part of the course of study and is generally taken before completion of studies. English as a Second language students are NOT eligible for Practical Training. As indicated, generally the course used for CPT is listed in the school's course catalog with the assigned number of credits. The course description and objectives should be clearly defined. Students enrolled in such a course may work out the detail of their specific projects within the established course objectives under the supervision of the instructor.