{"id":1289160,"date":"2025-01-03T09:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T04:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289160"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:31:21","slug":"us-govt-asked-to-end-work-permits-for-international-students-indian-students-will-be-impacted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/us-govt-asked-to-end-work-permits-for-international-students-indian-students-will-be-impacted\/","title":{"rendered":"US Govt Asked To End Work Permits For International Students: Indian Students Will Be Impacted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>US Tech Workers have urged Donald Trump to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, claiming it is misused as a gateway to H-1B visas. They argue the program creates unfair competition for local graduates and benefits universities financially, while international students, particularly from India and China, heavily rely on it for career advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/trump-comic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"US Govt Asked To End Work Permits For International Students: Indian Students Will Be Impacted\" class=\"wp-image-1289176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/trump-comic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/trump-comic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/trump-comic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/trump-comic.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The OPT Program Under Fire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows international students in the US to gain work experience for up to 12 months, with STEM graduates eligible for a 24-month extension. While it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-seeks-to-end-work-permits-for-international-students-impacting-indians-7385533\">aims to foster skill development<\/a>, critics claim it serves as a long-term immigration pathway, creating challenges for American graduates in securing jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concerns Raised by US Tech Workers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The US Tech Workers group has voiced strong opposition to the OPT program, labeling it a &#8220;guest worker scheme disguised as an internship.&#8221; They allege universities exploit the program to attract international students, particularly from India and China, as a revenue source rather than focusing on education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group emphasized that OPT was initially designed as a short-term opportunity for students to gain work experience and return to their home countries. However, its extended duration and perceived misuse have led to significant criticism from various quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact on Indian Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian students represent the largest international community in the US and heavily depend on OPT for professional growth and as a stepping stone to H-1B visas. The program\u2019s potential cancellation could impact their career prospects and discourage future enrollments in American universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Challenges and Future Outlook<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, the Washington Alliance of Technology Workers (WashTech) challenged the OPT program in court, citing disadvantages for American workers. However, a lower court upheld the program\u2019s validity, allowing it to continue for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If scrapped, the US could lose its appeal as a study-abroad destination for Indian students, especially those pursuing STEM degrees, who rely on OPT for post-graduation employment opportunities. The debate underscores a broader conflict between prioritizing domestic job markets and fostering international talent in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Tech Workers have urged Donald Trump to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, claiming it is misused as a gateway to H-1B visas. They argue the program creates unfair competition for local graduates and benefits universities financially, while international students, particularly from India and China, heavily rely on it for career advancement. 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