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Future of 1 lakh Indian students at stake as US Bill seeks to end OPT work visa

alishpagda08@gmail.com2 months ago08 mins

Rising uncertainty and fear of deportation have begun to affect a new group of Indian students in the US — those pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This concern follows the introduction of a Bill in the US Congress that seeks to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which currently allows…

MAGA Push to End OPT: How it Could Disrupt US Universities and International Students – Times of India

alishpagda08@gmail.com5 months ago010 mins

MAGA Hardliners Target OPT: Consequences for U.S. Education and Economy The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has played a critical role in allowing foreign students, particularly those from India, to stay in the United States after graduation and gain valuable work experience. However, calls to eliminate the OPT program are growing, especially from MAGA nativists,…