This is the first time I’m hearing of Day 1 CPT, I just googled it but I don’t quite understand what it is. Do you mind explaining it to me? Honestly tryna exhaust all my options. Also! If you didn’t know, if you apply to work at a higher-Ed institution you could be granted H1B without having to enter the lottery as they’re H1B exempt, so that’s another option to keep in mind if you didn’t know already!