India, Sept. 25 -- Cornell University has tightened eligibility for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for some F-1 international students after two US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) messages clarified federal requirements governing the work authorization.

Cornell International Services announced the stricter criteria on August 31, following ICE's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) broadcast messages issued on August 12 and August 24.

Under the new interpretation, CPT at Cornell will be approved only when an internship or employment opportunity is embedded in the curriculum, required for all students to complete their degree and supported by a formal agreement with the employer, according to the university's advisor...