The Trump administration has tightened regulations on the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program in an effort to limit employment opportunities for international students in the United States. Previously, summer internships were possible with a student visa, but the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would only allow internships if a formal agreement was reached between the university and the company and if the CPT was a required course for the relevant major. This measure is making it difficult for international students to gain work experience in the United States, and there are real-world consequences, such as the temporary suspension of CPT approvals at prestigious universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley. The Trump administration has indicated its intention to protect American jobs through these policies.
