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At CPTDog, we've been in your shoes—navigating visas, chasing dreams, and juggling uncertainty. That's why we make your CPT journey paws-itively simple with free, trusted guidance and accredited Day 1 CPT programs.
Your situation shapes the right questions.
Choose the path closest to yours. We'll focus the guidance around your timeline, work goals, and constraints.
My OPT is ending
I want to keep building U.S. work experience while studying.
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H-1B was not selected
I need to understand realistic study and work options.
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I was recently laid off
I need a time-sensitive plan for maintaining status.
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I’m outside the U.S.
I’m planning ahead for a career-focused graduate degree.
View ProgramThe right program starts with what matters to you.
Tell us a little about your goals and preferences. CPTDog will help narrow down your options so you can focus on programs worth exploring.
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We use this to check which schools offer Day 1 CPT for you.
Brijin Thomas Biju 2 weeks ago 
“Choosing Day 1 CPT at Westcliff saved my tech career. The low residency weekend courses allow me to easily continue working as a senior engineer…
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