Your US career doesn't end
when your visa does.
Verified Day 1 CPT programs and expert status-change guidance for H1B, H4, J1, and F2 holders already in the US.
100% free consultation · I-20 issued in 48 hours · No hidden fees
Which visa are you on?
Your path depends on your current status. Pick yours to see your options.
H1B Visa
Expiring soon, RFE'd, or laid off? Day 1 CPT lets you stay, study, and work without leaving the US.
See H1B → F1 options →F1 / OPT / STEM OPT
Running out of OPT? Day 1 CPT on a second masters is a legitimate path to continue working.
See F1 options →H4 / J1 / F2
Want to work and study? Change status to F1 with Day 1 CPT and unlock full work authorization.
See dependent options →Work and study — from your first day of class.
Day 1 CPT is Curricular Practical Training authorized from your first day of enrollment in a graduate program. Unlike regular CPT (which requires a full academic year of study first), Day 1 CPT programs are specifically structured so you can continue working full-time while pursuing your masters or PhD. All our partner universities are accredited and USCIS-recognized.
What it is
Full-time or part-time work authorization from day one of your program — no waiting period.
Who it's for
Professionals on H1B, H4, J1, or F2 in the US who need to stay, keep working, and continue their education.
Why verified unis only
We only work with accredited universities that have documented Day 1 CPT programs. No grey areas.
200+ verified Day 1 CPT universities.
Real programs. Direct partnerships — no middlemen. Tuition from $7,500/year.
Hellenic American University
New Hampshire
$7,500/year
MBA Digital Marketing, MBA Information Systems
View programs →St. Francis College (SFC)
New York, NY
$15,750 total (35 × $450/cr)
MS IT Management, MS Public Health, MS Project Management
View programs →Campbellsville University
Kentucky
$20,412/year (36 × $567/cr)
MS Computer Science, MS Data Science & AI
View programs →Cumberland University
Tennessee
$17,150/year
MS IT Management, MS Engineering Management
View programs →Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
$20,125 total (30 × $675/cr)
MS Computer Science, MS Engineering Management, MS Data Science, MS IT Management
View programs →New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Las Cruces, New Mexico
$16,000/year
IT, Computer Science, Aerospace Eng, Civil Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng
View programs →From eligibility to enrollment — we walk you through every step.
No confusing USCIS paperwork. No guesswork. Just a clear path forward.
Our entire service is free of cost — we earn from universities, not from you.
Check eligibility
Take the 60-second quiz to see if you qualify for Day 1 CPT and which visa pathway fits.
Free consult
Book a free 15-min call with an Indian counselor who understands your exact situation.
Apply to universities
We handle documents, admissions, and timelines. I-20 issued within 48 hours of admission.
Start Day 1 CPT
Get your I-20, file I-539 for change of status, and start CPT on your first day of class.
Real students. Real status changes. Real new beginnings.
Over 500 students have changed their status through MyDay1CPT.
My H1B was expiring in 3 months. The team at MyDay1CPT got me admitted to Golden Gate University and filed my I-539 within 6 weeks. I received my I-20 within 48 hours of admission. I never missed a single day of work.
As an H4 holder I had no work authorization and was fully dependent on my husband's H1B. After enrolling at Concordia St. Paul for MS Data Science, I got CPT authorization and started working full time as a data analyst. The entire process was free.
My STEM OPT was running out and I did not win the H1B lottery. MyDay1CPT enrolled me at Campbellsville for MS Computer Science. The guidance was completely free and the I-20 came within 48 hours.
Talk to 1000+ students who've been exactly where you are.
Our WhatsApp community is where current Day 1 CPT students, alumni, and soon-to-be applicants share real experiences. Free to join. Honest answers.
Join Our WhatsApp Community →Ready to secure your US future?
Take the 60-second eligibility quiz or book a free consult with one of our advisors.
No commitment. No fees. No jargon. Just clarity.