Bill would allow advanced STEM graduates to stay and work in the US

3 Lakh Indian Students Face Uncertainty As US Bill Plans End Of Work Visa

A proposed bill in the United States Congress is threatening to upend the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a vital work authorisation initiative for international students. This move has sent shockwaves through the Indian student community in the US, with over 300,000 students potentially affected, The Economic Times reported. The OPT program allows international students, particularly those in science, technology, engineering, and mat…

Bill would allow advanced STEM graduates to stay and work in the US

The Keep STEM Talent Act led by Illinois lawmakers aims to retain advanced STEM graduates in the US, benefiting the economy and innovation.

US bill seeks to end work visa benefit, Indian students among those who may face challenges

If the bill is passed, students will either have to leave the US immediately after their academic courses end or fast-track their transition to an H-1B visa.

Over 300,000 Indian Students in US Face Uncertainty as Bill Proposes to Eliminate Optional Practical Training Program - The Logical Indian

A recent bill introduced in the US Congress aims to significantly limit the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which currently allows international students, including over 300,000 Indians, to work in the US for up to three years after graduation. If passed, the bill would restrict OPT participation to just four months without extensions, forcing many students to leave the US unless they secure an H-1B visa. This move has sparked panic…

Work Permit Guidelines for Graduates in Canada

In 2025, the global job market is shifting rapidly—driven by digital transformation, healthcare innovation, sustainability goals, and technological advancement. For Indian students aspiring to study abroad, choosing the right course is crucial—not only for academic interest but also for career opportunities and long-term settlement like PR and work visas. This blog explores some of the top courses in demand abroad that offer strong job prospects…

US bill triggers panic among Indian students – media - Daily Telegraph NZ

Stock photo. Newly introduced legislation proposes eliminating a work authorization program for tech students from foreign countries. Over 300,000 Indian students in the US could be affected by a newly introduced bill that proposes to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization program, an Economic Times report has said. An OPT program, particularly the one involving Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM), allows inter…