Bill > HR2315

This bill aims to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program, which currently allows international students on F-1 visas to work in the United States for a period after completing their academic studies. Specifically, the bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit employment authorization for foreign students who are no longer engaged in full-time study in the United States under the OPT Program. The proposed legislation would effectively end the current practice that permits international students to gain work experience in the U.S. after graduation, and would require an explicit act of Congress to reinstate or create a similar program in the future. The bill's title, "Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025," suggests the legislation is intended to prioritize job opportunities for U.S. citizens and potentially reduce employment competition for recently graduated international students. By removing the ability of international students to work temporarily after completing their studies, the bill could significantly impact both international students and U.S. employers who often rely on OPT participants to fill skilled positions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2315/all-info