r/Day1CPTuniversities

Hello,

Due to layoffs and being unable to maintain my visa status, I moved back to India. Now, I am thinking of applying for Day 1 CPT at a college for PHD program from India. My questions are-

1. Would I be able to secure a visa for Day 1 CPT at a college, as I already had 2 non-Day 1 CPT master's programs in the USA?

2. Would I be able to work on Day 1 CPT from day one?

Any insights would be helpful. Thank you!

I was an Senior Software Engineer at Oracle OCI and was laid off in April this year. I am currently working in a contract role on F-1 status with Day 1 CPT work authorization. My current employer’s willingness to sponsor me for next year’s H-1B lottery is uncertain.

I recently received a verbal offer from Microsoft for a Software Engineer II position. I’m still negotiating and haven’t accepted or received the written offer yet. My understanding is that the immigration review would begin after the written offer stage.

I’m concerned because I previously received an offer from C3 AI for a Forward Deployed Engineer role. We had agreed on a start date, but they ultimately declined to proceed because of my Day 1 CPT arrangement. I’d like to avoid a similar situation with Microsoft.

I’m hoping to hear from people who have recently been through this:

1. Has anyone successfully joined Microsoft in the US on Day 1 CPT, particularly as an external hire?
2. If US onboarding wasn’t possible, did Microsoft offer you the option to join an office in Canada or Europe instead? I’m willing to relocate, subject to obtaining the necessary work authorization.
3. Did joining outside the US require a different team, separate headcount, or additional interviews?
4. Should I raise my specific CPT arrangement with the recruiter and hiring manager now and request an early immigration review, or wait until the written offer stage?
5. How did you approach this conversation, and what was the outcome?

I understand that individual experiences may differ. I’m mainly looking for recent examples and practical advice on navigating the hiring process.

Separately, if you know of companies currently hiring engineers on Day 1 CPT, I’d appreciate any leads or referrals. My background is in backend and full-stack engineering. I’m ready to interview on short notice and also have a Google onsite also scheduled.

Hi, I am currently enrolled in a PhD program at a Day 1 CPT university. I am currently unemployed. How hard is it to get a full time job on CPT. I am also looking for a employer who can sponsor H1 in 2027. any insights will help.

I’m currently working at big tech and on Day 1 CPT. I’m considering switching to Google because of toxic work culture and wanted to know if Google accepts candidates who are currently on Day 1 CPT. Has anyone recently made a similar move, especially from any big tech company? Would Day 1 CPT affect the hiring process, immigration review, or future H-1B sponsorship?

Hey everyone! Quick question — I’ve heard that pursuing a master’s degree at the same level after already completing a master’s isn’t allowed. Does that also apply if you want to pursue an MBA through Day 1 CPT after completing a master’s?