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1 The work may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, which take place off-campus. 2  CPT is granted for a specific position, employer, and period.  You are not required to obtain work authorization to engage in bona fide (legitimate) volunteer activities or unpaid internships. However, if possible, we recommend that you apply for CPT if you are engaging in an unpaid internship. Please see our page on âVolunteering and Unpaid Internshipsâ for more information.
In general, unpaid interns are held to a much higher standard in terms of what they get in educational benefits and experience. Organizations who offer a highly educational experience, and offer alternative compensation, such as credit, a stipend, or other benefits are generally seen as in compliance.uring the school year a position should be no longer than 15-20 hours a week. The time commitment should reflect how substantial the position/internship project is -- you should be able to easily fill up the internsâ hours with projects related to the position description. (See Chart Above).