RFE on H1 - cooperative agreement in CPT

[phmx]

Hi guys,

 

I desparately need your help. I have a query on my H1 asking to prove that I am maintaining status. I have all the proofs except that my employer who is sponsoring CPT has COOPERATIVE agreement with my college. 

I don't have anything like that and my employer who sponsored my CPT is different from the one who filed my H1 and my current employer (when on CPT) does not know that I filed my H1 petition with other employer. so I cant ask him for the agreement and eventhough I ask him, I think he will not give it as I will be moving to new employer. 

So, is there anyone who faced / facing the same situation. If so, please let me know what approach is..

 

Thank you so much..

[rahul412]

First, CPT cannot be sponsored.

Second, is your CPT part of your F1 program?

Third, are you currently working Full time in CPT ??

 

Anyhow from Oct 1st you will be working for your H1 employer, so what's wrong in asking agreement??

[JoeF]

This looks like abuse of CPT.

CPT is only for work as integral part of the curriculum, and it seems that wasn't the case here.

USCIS knows about such CPT abuse, that's why they issue RFEs.

[phmx]

Hi Rahul412,

Yes, CPT is part of my curriculum and i am on part time CPT.

 

 

[rahul412]

Hi Rahul412,

Yes, CPT is part of my curriculum and i am on part time CPT.

Then you are good to go.

 

Is your CPT job and H1 job one and same?

[phmx]

No, My CPT job is different from H1. My new employer applied petition as a future employee which is related to my prior Masters..

[rahul412]

No, My CPT job is different from H1. My new employer applied petition as a future employee which is related to my prior Masters..

You are good to go. But you still need that agreement in order to get your H1.

[t75]

Did you previously have an OPT?  If so, the CPT looks like a plan to remain and work in the US until you got an H1B. A lot depends on the college being legitimate.