Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program, a program that allows international students on F-1 visas to gain work experience in the United States before or after graduation. The bill would remove the ability for students to receive employment authorization through OPT unless Congress specifically authorizes it. This change would significantly impact international students and employers who rely on the OPT program for skilled labor.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program.
- Requires explicit Congressional authorization for any successor program.
- Specifically addresses employment authorization for students under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Who is affected
- International students on F-1 visas
- Employers who utilize OPT for hiring
- The Department of Homeland Security
Notable changes
- Removes a long-standing pathway for international students to gain work experience.
- Creates a requirement for Congressional approval for any future similar programs.
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