Is it possible to get a CPT during the first semester of your grad school? FYI, I finished my undergrad from a university in the US.I am currently in my OPT and working for a company. However, my company doesn't sponsor for H-1 although they are willing to let me continue if I have a valid visa. I am intending to go to grad school in the fall and was wondering how feasible it would be to get a work permit during the first semester of college itself. Any suggestions/advice would be highly appreciated.