Georgetown Law stops authorizing off-campus work for international JD students after DHS CPT warning
Key points
- Georgetown University Law Center will no longer authorize off-campus work for international J.D. students, blocking all internships and externships
- In August, DHS directed universities to approve CPT only when graduation would otherwise be "an impossibility"
- Other Georgetown schools made a similar suspension for most international undergraduates
According to The Hoya, Georgetown University Law Center will no longer authorize off-campus work for international J.D. students, so they cannot take part in any internships or externships. In August, DHS directed universities to approve Curricular Practical Training (CPT) only when graduation would otherwise be "an impossibility." Other Georgetown schools made a similar suspension for most international undergraduates.
What employers should do
- If employing F-1 international students, verify their CPT authorization status and school approval
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- International students on F-1 visas seeking CPT off-campus work authorization (implemented at university level)
- Official source
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Original report: The Hoya ↗AI-assisted brief; may contain inaccuracies. Rely on the original reports and official documents. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.