US lawmakers are calling for the OPT program's termination, citing its impact on job opportunities for American workers. US lawmakers are calling for the OPT program's termination, citing its impact ...

Foreign students holding F-1 study visas can engage in OPT for up to 12 months, with a 24-month extension for those holding STEM degrees. (Reuters) International students in the US universities are ...

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a critical lifeline for international students seeking U.S. work experience, is under direct threat as the Trump administration pushes for its ...

Like many international students, Andrew Fang (MSJ ’24) came to Northwestern hoping his degree would open doors in the American job market. This proved true for the Taiwan native, who is now a ...

The Trump administration’s new H-1B visa policy, which imposes a $100,000 annual fee for foreign workers seeking entry into the U.S., has sparked confusion and concern, particularly regarding its ...

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The US Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court decision upholding the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students to work in the US after completing their ...

Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program could reportedly be revoked or changed in a major way. This would be done to discourage US ...

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program may get revoked or drastically changed in order to deter US firms from recruiting foreign students in the country amid Trump's crackdown on immigration.

ARLINGTON, Va., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NumbersUSA announces its endorsement of the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (H.R. 2315) as one of its "Great Solutions" for fixing immigration ...