Can I accept temporary summer position on CPT after Thesis defense?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Hi,I have defended my thesis and about to submit my thesis in 2 weeks. Can I accept a temporary summer position on CPT (especially after defense) because I wont be getting EAD card till that job starts and also its a temporary position so going on CPT will save 3 months on OPT.

This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on April 30th 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

I suggest you not to submit your thesis copy and leave for your summer opportunity on CPT, you can submit you thesis copy after you return.. if you submit your thesis you would no more be eligible to get CPT.