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OPT program under attack as lawmakers push termination and tighter rules
OPT remains active but faces major threats in 2025: H.R. 2315 would abolish OPT; the DIGNITY Act would end FICA…
International Students in U.S. STEM Jobs Surge 54% in 2024, Boundless Finds
In 2024, STEM OPT participation rose 54% to 95,384 students, while total international enrollment reached 1.58 million. International students contributed…
OPT students face visa risk as US clamps down on fake consultancies
Authorities heightened OPT checks in 2025: ICE ended 4,700+ SEVIS records, and 300+ student visas were revoked. F-1 students must…
OPT Worker Trapped in Toxic Job Without H‑1B Prospects
With the H-1B cap reached July 18, 2025, F-1 graduates on OPT face limited options. OPT provides 12 months plus…
Dignity Act 2025: Bipartisan Bill Allows Dual Intent for F-1 Students
DIGNITY Act of 2025 would permit dual intent for F-1 visas, lowering refusals under INA 214(b). It affirms O-1 eligibility…
No New OPT-Specific Taxes in 2025 Despite Major Tax Law
No OPT-specific tax exists as of August 8, 2025. The OBBBA (July 4, 2025) changed general tax rules but did…
Proposed DIGNITY Act Could End FICA Tax Exemption for OPT Students
The proposed DIGNITY Act would remove the FICA tax exemption for OPT students, imposing a 15.3% payroll tax on students…
US Congress May End OPT Tax Exemption Under DIGNITY Act: Impact on Indian Students
The DIGNITY Act would revoke the OPT tax exemption, increasing payroll taxes on international students and employers. This could lower…