End work permits for student visa holders who “compete against Americans,” says US senator: Is OPT the next target?
Senator Chuck Grassley urges DHS to end work permits for student visa holders, citing competition with Americans and national security risks. His call targets OPT, a key program allowing international students to gain post-graduation work experience. The move could significantly affect Indian students, the largest group in the US, potentially limiting pathways to STEM employment and impacting higher education and H-1B visa prospects.
Senator Chuck Grassley urges DHS to end work permits for student visa holders, citing competition with Americans and national security risks. His call targets OPT, a key program allowing international students to gain post-graduation work experience. The move could significantly affect Indian students, the largest group in the US, potentially limiting pathways to STEM employment and impacting higher education and H-1B visa prospects.
