Last verified September 2026

Day 1 CPT Employer Directory

A directory of 150+ U.S. employers and how they handle Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students, based on reports from students who have interviewed or worked with them. Review each company’s hiring, onboarding and CPT agreement status before you apply.

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CPT employers overview

CPT Employer List

Companies that accept Day 1 CPT as a form of work authorization, listed with three status indicators: CPT Friendly, CPT Onboard and CPT Agreement. Filter by industry or status, and open a company to view its full report history. Updated monthly.

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Company Industry CPT Friendly CPT Onboard CPT Agreement Report
AbbVie Pharmaceutical Not Supporting
Accenture Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Acorns Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Adobe Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
ADP Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
adQuadrant Marketing Unknown
AECOM Civil Engineering Unknown
Affirm Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Amazon Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Amazon Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Ameripharma Healthcare Depends
AonDevices Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
Apple Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Applied Materials Computer/Electronics Hardware Not Supporting
ASM Semiconductor Not Supporting
Atosa USA Accounting Depends
Barclays Banking/Finance Unknown
Block Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Bloomberg Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Blytheco Management Depends
BOA Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Boomers Management Depends
Boston Scientific Medical Device Manufacturing Not Supporting
Box Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
Breakthrough Research Marketing Unknown
C3 AI Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
California Coast Credit Union Banking/Finance Supporting
Capital One Banking/Finance Not Supporting
CBRE Real Estate Supporting
CDK global Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Charter Communications Telecommunications Not Supporting
Cisco Banking/Finance Supporting
Citi Banking/Finance Depends
ClubCorp Hospitality Supporting
Coinbase Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Coinbase Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Corsair Gaming Computer/Electronics Hardware Depends
CR Laurence Office Administration Supporting
CVS Retail Depends
Databricks Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Deloitte Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Dentsu Marketing Depends
Disneyland Resorts Entertainment Not Supporting
Doordash Marketing Supporting
DoraHacks Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Dreams for Schools Education Unknown
Eazzy Consulting Consulting Unknown
eBay E-commerce Supporting
Eclinicalworks Healthcare Supporting
EdiGene Biotechnology Supporting
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc agriculture Supporting
Eli Lilly and Company Pharmaceutical Not Supporting
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Management Supporting
Exemplis Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
expedia Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
EY Accounting Not Supporting
Fidelity Investments Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Fiserv Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Five Acres Banking/Finance Supporting
Flexport Logistics Unknown
Forbes Media Not Supporting
Ford Motor Company Automotive Supporting
Freight Transportation Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
FreshDirect Delivery Service Supporting
GoElite Inc Education Supporting
Goldman Sachs Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Google Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Harvey & Company LLC Banking/Finance Supporting
Home Depot Logistics Supporting
HP Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
HTC Global Services Consulting Unknown
IBM Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Intel Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Intepros Inc Consulting Supporting
Internet Brands Marketing Not Supporting
IQVIA Pharmaceutical Supporting
Jabil Inc Manufacturing Depends
JPMorgan Chase Banking/Finance Supporting
Latch Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Matterport Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
Mckinsey Banking/Finance Unknown
Meta Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Microsoft Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Minnesota Vikings Sports Supporting
Momentous Sports Center Office Administration Supporting
Moody's Corporation Banking/Finance Depends
Navy Federal Credit Union Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Nike Retail Supporting
Nomura Holdings Banking/Finance Depends
Northwestern Mutual Banking/Finance Unknown
NTT Data Americas, Inc Consulting Not Supporting
Nvidia Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
Ocient Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Okta Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Omega Accounting Solutions Banking/Finance Supporting
Omniprint International Inc Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
On Semiconductor Computer/Electronics Hardware Unknown
Option clearing corporation Banking/Finance Supporting
Oracle Software Developer Supporting
Orange County Educational Arts Academy (OCEAA) Education Unknown
Pacific Premier Bank Banking/Finance Unknown
PayPal Computer/Software/Technology Depends
Peacock Entertainment Supporting
PenFed Credit Union Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Perplexity AI Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
Petco Retail Supporting
Qualcomm Computer/Electronics Hardware Unknown
Red Hat Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Redwitz Accounting Supporting
Redwitzc Accounting Supporting
Rivian Automotive Supporting
Salesforce Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Samsung Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Santander Banking/Finance Supporting
Schools First Credit Union Banking/Finance Unknown
ServiceNow Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Skyhawks Sports Academy Social Service Unknown
Smartsheet Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
Smule Entertainment Supporting
Snap Inc. Computer/Software/Technology Unknown
snowflake Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
SoFi Banking/Finance Not Supporting
splunk Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
State Street Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Sylvan Learning Education Supporting
T-Mobile Inc Telecommunications Not Supporting
Takeda Pharmaceutical Unknown
Tax Rise Accounting Supporting
TD Bank Banking/Finance Not Supporting
Tesla Computer/Software/Technology Depends
Thomson Reuters Media Not Supporting
TikTok Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Townli Marketing Supporting
transconnect Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
TUSA Office Administration Supporting
Uber Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
UBS Banking/Finance Supporting
University of California Riverside, Bourns College Banking/Finance Supporting
Unlimited Possibilities Healthcare Unknown
Visa Banking/Finance Unknown
Volt Office Administration Supporting
Walmart Software Developer Unknown
Walmart Labs E-commerce Supporting
West Coast Consulting Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
WeWork Real Estate Unknown
Wyndham Destinations Hospitality Unknown
Xponential Fitness Marketing Supporting
Yahoo Computer/Software/Technology Not Supporting
Zendesk Computer/Software/Technology Supporting
ZS Associates Management Not Supporting
Common questions

FAQs

Answers to common questions about this employer list and how to use it in your job search.

No. CPT is not employer sponsorship. Your school’s DSO authorizes CPT, so the employer does not file a petition with USCIS for you to work under it. However, many job applications ask whether you will need sponsorship “now or in the future,” and employers often read that question as including later work visas such as the H-1B. Answer honestly: explain that your current work authorization comes from your school, and clarify separately whether you would need sponsorship after your program ends.

The employer’s role is usually limited to paperwork. Most schools require an offer letter, and many also require a signed cooperative or employment agreement describing the job title, duties, dates, weekly hours, location, and supervisor. Some schools add their own forms. After your CPT is authorized, the employer completes Form I-9 as it would for any new hire, using your documents, including your Form I-20 showing CPT authorization. CPT does not require the employer to enroll in E-Verify.

Each column summarizes what students have reported:

  • CPT Friendly generally indicates whether the company has reportedly allowed employees to work on CPT.
  • CPT Onboard indicates whether it has reportedly hired new employees on CPT.
  • CPT Agreement reflects whether it has reportedly signed the training agreement a school may require.

A company might let current employees use CPT but decline new CPT hires, so the columns can differ. Always check the date and notes on each report.

There is no single answer, and company policies can change without notice. Student reports on this page for large technology companies are mixed and sometimes conflicting. Outcomes often depend on the team, the role, and whether the position is an internship or full-time. Search the table for the company and read the most recent reports first. Then confirm directly with the recruiter or HR before relying on CPT for a specific offer. Another applicant’s report is a useful lead, not a guarantee.

Possibly, if your employer agrees and the job qualifies under your new program. The role must be directly related to your new major and fit the program’s curriculum, and the employer must provide whatever documents your new school requires. Some employers that accept OPT do not accept CPT, or accept it only for certain positions. Confirm your employer’s position with HR before you enroll in a program, not after you have transferred your SEVIS record.

Three things matter:

  • the role must relate directly to your field of study;
  • the training must fit your program’s curriculum;
  • the employer must be a legitimate business able to provide genuine practical training.

SEVP’s August 2026 guidance reminded schools to enter agreements only with bona fide employers, and some schools now ask for more detailed job descriptions. Vague roles or duties unrelated to your degree are more likely to draw questions. Ask your school to review the job description before you accept an offer.

Keep it factual and specific. Explain that:

  • you are an F-1 student whose degree program includes required practical training;
  • your school authorizes that training directly;
  • the authorization will appear on your Form I-20 for the named employer and dates.

Offer to connect HR with your school’s international office if they have paperwork questions. Avoid simply saying you “don’t need sponsorship” without context. If a recruiter has a firm policy against CPT, it is better to learn that early and focus on employers that support it.