54 % of students say they would skip the US if OPT were removed, survey finds
A new survey by the Institute for Progress and NAFSA reveals that 54% of international graduate students and postdocs would not have enrolled in US universities if the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme were not available. The data highlights OPT’s central role in attracting and retaining global talent, especially in STEM fields. The survey also found proposed changes to H-1B visa rules would deter enrolment further, with major implications for Indian students and US research institutions.
A new survey by the Institute for Progress and NAFSA reveals that 54% of international graduate students and postdocs would not have enrolled in US universities if the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme were not available. The data highlights OPT’s central role in attracting and retaining global talent, especially in STEM fields. The survey also found proposed changes to H-1B visa rules would deter enrolment further, with major implications for Indian students and US research institutions.
