CPT vs OPT for F-1 Students: Does Using CPT Affect Your OPT? (Tax & Status Guide for 2025 Income)
CPT vs OPT explained for F-1 students, including the 12-month rule, tax filing, and FICA refund issues.
Practical Tax Insights & EA Exam Resources from a U.S. Enrolled Agent
CPT vs OPT explained for F-1 students, including the 12-month rule, tax filing, and FICA refund issues.
OPT·CPT 차이와 풀타임 CPT 12개월 규칙, Part-time 안전선, FICA 환급·1040-NR/8843 포인트를 EA가 정리.
A clear and practical guide to CPT for F-1 international students in 2025.
Learn how CPT differs from OPT, who qualifies, how work-hour limits affect OPT eligibility, and how FICA tax exemption applies to student workers.
Includes a comparison table, example scenario, and essential EA tax compliance tips.
CPT는 F-1 유학생이 전공 관련 실습을 할 수 있도록 허가된 제도로, 학교 승인만으로 취업이 가능합니다.
Full-time CPT 12개월 이상은 OPT가 사라지는 중요한 규칙이 있으며, F-1 비자 5년 미만 Nonresident Alien은 FICA 세금이 면제됩니다.