After H1-B, Trump’s MAGA Turns Its Focus to OPT Visas | Vantage with Palki Sharma
The MAGA movement has a new target in its immigration crackdown: the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. After years of opposing the H-1B visa, Trump supporters have now turned their focus to OPT, a vital programme for international students in the US. OPT provides temporary work opportunities for students, often paving the way for an H-1B visa. But critics, particularly MAGA proponents, argue that OPT extensions—especially for STEM graduates—are stealing jobs from Americans. Indian students, who form the largest group of international students in the US, are likely to feel the greatest impact. This comes amid the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to uphold OPT despite challenges from WashTech, a MAGA-aligned group.
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