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OPT in crisis: Why Indian students in the US could be the hardest hit by F-1 visa shake-up

For international students worldwide, the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has been a lifeline—providing real-world work experience in the United States after years of academic investment.
Forbes

Optional Practical Training: What Employers Need To Know In Today's Immigration Landscape

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a federal program 72% of international students use to remain in the U.S. after they graduate. American companies seeking highly educated talent can use OPT to ...
WCBD

New "OPT" bill is GREAT SOLUTION to outrageous anti-U.S.-worker program ridiculed in NumbersUSA video

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 ...

What did I do wrong, a worried F-1 visa student asks, as a single I-20 mistake threatens study, career plans, and STEM OPT work rights

A Reddit post on r/f1visa highlights the anxiety faced by an international student who uploaded the wrong I-20 while filing a ...
The Financial Express

US universities announce OPT application window for international students

Several US universities have announced that international students can begin applying for Optional Practical Training after completing their studies in May 2026.