Real people
who’ve walked
your path.
About 90% of our team studied in the U.S. on a student visa. We started CPTDog so the next student gets clear answers, one dedicated consultant and an accredited school that fits.
One consultant. First call to first day.
About us
90%
of our team once held a student visa. So we get it.
CPTDog was founded by international students, for international students. We’re part of GoElite Inc. and officially partner with accredited universities that offer Day 1 CPT. Some of us still balance work and study, so every conversation starts with your situation, not a school we want to sell.
Stamps in our team’s passports
So far we’ve helped 20,000+ international students in 47+ states, working with 50+ partner universities, and 99% say they’d send a friend our way.
Partnership
Official partners of accredited Day 1 CPT universities
We work directly with university admissions and international offices. That relationship is what lets us get you answers, waivers and I-20s faster than applying alone.
Application fees waived
Apply to partner schools through us and the application fee is waived.
Direct line to admissions
We connect you with an admissions officer for pre-approval before you apply.
Faster I-20s
Expedited processing, with an optional premium track for an offer and I-20 within 3 days.
Scholarships
Help applying for scholarships offered at select partner schools and programs.
Our partner schools
Find a partner school near you
Departures · Partner schools
21 destinations
How CPTDog works
Your route to day one of CPT
Where are you starting from?
OPT ending, no H-1B? We line up a partner program so your SEVIS record transfers before OPT ends, and you can keep working on Day 1 CPT without a gap.
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1
Day 1
Free consultation
Phone, WhatsApp or email. Tell us your status, timeline and goals.
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2
Within 48 hrs
Eligibility check
We check eligibility and SEVIS transfer timing, and map your OPT-to-CPT switch.
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3
Matching
Your school list
Partner programs that fit, plus admissions pre-approval before you apply.
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4
Apply
Application, fee waived
Help with documents and scholarships. The application fee is on the school.
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5
Arrive
I-20 & SEVIS transfer
We manage the I-20 timeline so CPT starts on schedule.
Your ticket · Day 1 CPT school matching
$0
- ✓1-on-1 consultation
- ✓Eligibility and SEVIS transfer assessment
- ✓Personalized school list and OPT-to-CPT guide
- ✓Application help, fee waiver and scholarships
- ✓I-20 timeline management
Optional upgrades: premium processing (offer and I-20 in 3 days) and flat-fee attorney services, always quoted upfront.
Add pricesAdmit one student
We don’t vanish after the I-20
- Same consultant for your whole program
- Help with your school on CPT forms, registration and residency dates
- Attorney referrals when you need real legal advice
- Free webinars with DSOs and attorneys when rules change