New limits on foreign student practical training in the US
This bill introduces significant changes to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for foreign students in the US. It shortens the training period to 4 months with no extensions and excludes individuals involved in sensitive fields or entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. These changes could impact employment and career development opportunities for many international students after graduating in the United States.
Key points
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for foreign students will be limited to a maximum of 4 months, with no extensions.
Individuals with degrees or working in sensitive fields (e.g., national security, infrastructure, telecommunications, military-related) will be ineligible for the OPT program.
Individuals employed by, funded by, or affiliated with entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party will also be excluded from the OPT program.
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